From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Thief's Market?
Tasty Minstrel Games English rules, 2016
The player who most recently stole something starts.
Rule details
Give that player the Start Player marker. They roll first; play proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Thief's Market: English rulebookTasty Minstrel Games · Components & Setup; Phase 1: Splitting the Loot · Checked 2026-09-24
Image: © Tasty Minstrel Games / Rob Lundy and Adam P. McIver · Tasty Minstrel Games (box image via Board Game Bliss)
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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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