From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Rebirth?
Mighty Boards English rules, Ireland map
The person who last visited Ireland starts.
Rule details
Play progresses clockwise until the end of the game.
Use this instruction for the Ireland map. The Scotland map has its own opening criterion.
Source & edition
- Rebirth: rulebookMighty Boards · Ireland setup, step 12 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 6
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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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