Who goes first?
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Who goes first in Tsuro?

Calliope Games English rules, 2020

Tsuro: The Game of the Path Calliope Games box cover

The oldest player takes the first turn.

Rule details

The first player places a marker on any start mark, then players continue clockwise until everyone has placed a marker; markers are placed before any tiles are played.

Play continues clockwise around the board.

Source & edition

  • Tsuro: English rulesCalliope Games · Playing the Game; Winning the Game area; credits · Checked 2026-09-25Cited PDF pages: 1

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