From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Raiders of the North Sea?
Garphill English edition
Each player rolls both dice. The player with the highest roll starts.
Rule details
Players take complete turns clockwise from the starting player.
Source & edition
- Raiders of the North Sea: English rulebookGarphill Games · Setup step 11; Playing the game · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 5, 6
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If there’s a tie
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