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.
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
- Tapestry — English rulebookStonemaier Games · Player setup; Gameplay; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-26
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