From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Tapestry?
Stonemaier English original edition
Choose the first player at random. Each player begins with an Income turn, and play proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Tapestry: English rulebookStonemaier Games · Player setup; Gameplay; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 1, 2, 4
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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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