From the source rules
Who goes first in Pyramido?
Synapses Games English rules, 2023
Whoever last made a sand castle starts.
Rule details
Starting with that player, turns proceed clockwise.
This is the original Pyramido, with resurfacing cards and jewel markers; it is separate from Forgotten Treasures.
Source & edition
- Pyramido: English rulebookSynapses Games · Setup; How to Play, stage 1 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 3Cited PDF pages: 2, 3
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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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