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Who goes first in Ticket to Ride: Nordic Countries?

Days of Wonder Nordic Countries standalone English game (2018 rulebook PDF)

The most experienced traveler goes first. Play then proceeds clockwise.

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Ticket to Ride: Nordic Countries — English rulesDays of Wonder · The Game Turn, first paragraph · Checked 2026-09-28
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Rule details

This opening criterion is printed in the Nordic Countries standalone game's own rulebook.

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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