From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Shaolia: Warring States?
Bad Comet Games English edition, 2020
The most regal-looking player becomes the first player.
Rule details
The first player takes the first player marker and places it near their territory board.
Source & edition
- Shaolia: Warring States: English rulebookBad Comet Games · Game Setup, step 10; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 6, 39
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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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