Who goes first in Trans-Siberian Railroad?
Rio Grande Games English rules, 2020
The person who most recently visited Russia opens the initial auction, unless the group agrees on another method.
Rule details
That starter makes the first bid or passes in the opening Red stock auction.
After the initial auctions, Phase 1 begins with the last person who bought a stock certificate. The setup starter is not necessarily the first player in Phase 1.
Source & edition
- Trans-Siberian Railroad: Rio Grande Games rulesRio Grande Games · Setup; Initial Auction Round; Phase 1; PDF pages 2, 4, 5 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2, 4, 5
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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