From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Switchbacks?
English Allplay rules
Whoever went hiking most recently goes first.
Source & edition
- Switchbacks: Allplay rulesAllplay · Setup step 4; PDF pages 2 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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