From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in The Vale of Eternity?
Pegasus Spiele German rules, English summary
Whoever most recently saw a reptile goes first.
Rule details
That player takes the starting marker. Initial scores are assigned according to the resulting clockwise player order.
Source & edition
- The Vale of Eternity: Pegasus Spiele rulesPegasus Spiele · Spielvorbereitung, steps 6–7; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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