From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Trambahn?
Lookout / Mayfair Games English rules, 2015
The player who most recently used a tram starts.
Rule details
That player begins with 12 money cards, while the other player begins with 15. The starter also takes the scoring pad and a pen.
Source & edition
- Trambahn: English rulebookLookout Games / Mayfair Games · Setup, steps C and F; credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 6
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If there’s a tie
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