From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Saboteur?
AMIGO English base game
The youngest player goes first. Play continues clockwise.
Rule details
For the next round, the player to the left of whoever played the preceding round's final card starts.
Source & edition
- Saboteur: English rulesAMIGO Spiel + Freizeit · Playing the Game on the first sheet; Starting a New Round on the second sheet · Checked 2026-09-26
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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