From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Thunderbirds?
Modiphius English cooperative board-game rules
The player who most recently watched the Thunderbirds TV show starts.
Rule details
Give that player the dice. Players take turns clockwise, each with an Action Phase followed by a Disaster Phase.
Source & edition
- Thunderbirds: English rulebookModiphius Entertainment · Setting Up the Game, step 8; Turn Overview · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 5
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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.
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