From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Reykholt?
Renegade Game Studios English rules, 2018
The player who most recently purchased tomatoes starts.
Rule details
That player takes the start-player card; starting with them and proceeding clockwise, each player places their manager.
The start-player card passes to the player on the left at the end of each round.
Source & edition
- Reykholt: English rulebookRenegade Game Studios / Frosted Games · Setup, step 8; Homecoming Time · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 5, 8
Image: © Frosted Games / Renegade Game Studios / Lukas Siegmon · Frosted Games
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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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