Who goes first in Tiny Epic Kingdoms?
Gamelyn English base rules, official Dized reference
Whoever most recently swung a sword goes first. Choosing the first player randomly is also an official option.
Rule details
The starter receives the Active Player Token, selects an available action and takes that action or does nothing. Other players then respond in clockwise order.
Pass the token clockwise after the turn. In a five-player game, the player who clears the action card passes the token without taking an action; this is a later-turn adjustment.
Source & edition
- Tiny Epic Kingdoms: SetupGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Kingdoms: On Your TurnGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · On Your Turn section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Kingdoms: Playing with 5 PlayersGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Playing with 5 Players section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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