Who goes first in Survive the Island?
Zygomatic English rulebook, 2024
The last person to return safe and sound from an island is the first player.
Rule details
The first player is chosen before players place Adventurers and Rafts in clockwise order. The game itself also proceeds clockwise.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Survive the Island — English rulesZygomatic / Asmodee · Setup; How to Play · Checked 2026-09-25
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