Who goes first in Tiny Epic Quest?
Gamelyn English base rules, official Dized reference
The player who most recently took part in a scavenger hunt starts. Your group may instead agree who receives the First Player Token.
Rule details
In a two-to-four-player game, the token holder chooses the first Movement Card and moves a Hero or stays idle. The others follow clockwise using that card or staying idle.
The same token holder starts the Night Phase. At the end of the round, pass the token clockwise for the next round.
Solo setup leaves the First Player Token in the box.
Source & edition
- Tiny Epic Quest: Game Setup (for 2-4 Players)Gamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Game Setup (for 2-4 Players) section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Quest: Day Phase - Movement and QuestingGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Day Phase - Movement and Questing section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Quest: Night Phase - AdventuringGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Night Phase - Adventuring section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Quest: Night Phase - ResolutionGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Night Phase - Resolution section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Quest: Game SetupGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Game Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
Image: © Gamelyn Games / cover artist · Gamelyn Games, via publisher-verified Dized rules
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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