Who goes first in Tiny Epic Zombies?
Gamelyn English base rules, official Dized reference
The person who most recently visited a mall goes first. The rules also allow your group to choose its own method.
Rule details
Human players take the turns. After each Human turn, the Zombie player performs an action; the Zombie role is assigned separately during setup.
The two-to-four-player modes use automated Zombies instead of a Zombie player. Their Human turn rules remain the same.
In solo mode, you control two Human characters and alternate their turns.
Our interpretation
In a mode with a Zombie player, apply the starting criterion to the Human players. This follows the published turn sequence; the criterion's sentence itself does not expressly limit who qualifies.
Source & edition
- Tiny Epic Zombies: Gameplay OverviewGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Gameplay Overview section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Zombies: Game SetupGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Game Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Zombies: Cooperative Game (2-4 Players)Gamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Cooperative Game (2-4 Players) section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Zombies: Competitive Game (2-4 Players)Gamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Competitive Game (2-4 Players) section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Zombies: Solo Game (1 Player)Gamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Solo Game (1 Player) 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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