From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Sea Scroll?
Renegade English rulebook, 2026 copyright

Whoever most recently went swimming takes the first turn. Play then proceeds clockwise.
Rule details
The setup supports two to six players; its starting-player instruction does not change with player count.
Source & edition
- Sea Scroll: Renegade Game Studios rulesRenegade Game Studios · Setup step 7 and Playing the Game; PDF pages 2, 4 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2, 4
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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