Who goes first in Sea Salt & Paper?
Bombyx English edition
Choose the first player at random.
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
Turns proceed clockwise.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Sea Salt & Paper — English rulebookBombyx · Game setup step 4; Game turn · Checked 2026-09-26
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