From the source rules
Who goes first in Tiny Epic Western?
Gamelyn English base rules, official Dized reference
Whoever most recently saw a horse starts as Dealer and places the first Posse Token. Random selection is also an official option.
Rule details
The Dealer first shuffles and deals the Poker Cards. Posse placement then begins with that same player and continues clockwise.
Pass the Dealer Token clockwise at the end of each round.
In solo mode, you place a Posse Token before the Rival responds; the human player's turn always comes first.
Source & edition
- Tiny Epic Western: SetupGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Western: Phase 1: Shuffle and DealGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Phase 1: Shuffle and Deal section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Western: Phase 2: Posse PlacementGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Phase 2: Posse Placement section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Western: Round EndGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Round End section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Western: Phase 2: Posse PlacementGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Phase 2: Posse Placement 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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