From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Splendor Duel?
Space Cowboys English edition
Choose the first player randomly. The other player takes one Privilege scroll.
Source & edition
- Splendor Duel: English rulebookSpace Cowboys · Setup step 6 · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 3
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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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