Who goes first in Root?
Leder Games Law of Root, September 2024, standard setup · English
During standard setup, assign factions and determine the starting player and seating order randomly.
Rule details
The Advanced Setup rules also randomize the starting player and seating order.
Our interpretation
This record describes the standard multiplayer setup, not a faction-specific opening exception.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Root — Leder Games Law of Root, September 2024, standard setupLeder Games · Law of Root §5.1.1; Advanced Setup appendix A.4 · Checked 2026-09-25
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