From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Tiki?
Ôz Editions English rules
The player who last ate fruit starts.
Rule details
Players then take turns until someone collects four fruit or the fruit reserve is empty.
Source & edition
- Tiki: English rulebookÔz Editions · Turn; Thanks and credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 8
Image: © Ôz Éditions and Pauline Amelin · Ôz Éditions English Tiki rulebook title page, archived by 1jour-1jeu
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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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