From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Pickomino?
Zoch Verlag / Rio Grande Games English rules
The youngest player gets the dice and starts.
Rule details
Play then proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Pickomino: English rulebookZoch Verlag / Rio Grande Games · Setup; Playing the game · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2
Image: © Zoch Verlag / Rio Grande Games; original package illustrator · Noble Knight Games, product image of Rio Grande RGG271
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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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