From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in The Taverns of Tiefenthal?
Schmidt Spiele English rules, introductory module
The player who was last in a tavern starts.
Rule details
That player takes the Beer Mug marker. In turn-order phases, play proceeds clockwise; the marker passes clockwise after each round.
Source & edition
- The Taverns of Tiefenthal: English rulebookSchmidt Spiele · Setup, step 11; phases; next round; credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 4, 10, 12
Image: © Schmidt Spiele GmbH (English edition publisher) · Schmidt Spiele
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If there’s a tie
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