From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Pay Day?
Winning Moves English rules (2023 sheet)
Pick a player to go first. Play passes to the left. The Banker and Loan Record Keeper also play.
Source & edition
- Pay Day — RulesWinning Moves Games · Setup step 6 · Checked 2026-10-01
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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