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.
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.
Source & edition
- Splendor Duel — English rulebookSpace Cowboys · Setup step 6 · Checked 2026-09-26
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