Who goes first in Vikings?
Hans im Glück / Rio Grande Games English rules, 2007
Players choose a start player; the rules give no selection method.
Rule details
That player takes the start player figure and prepares the first offering of tiles and Vikings. Players acquire sets clockwise.
In the standard game the figure passes left after each round; the Progress variant uses an auction to assign it.
Source & edition
- Vikings: English rulebookHans im Glück / Rio Grande Games · Preparation; Acquire Set; Next Round; credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1, 2, 5, 6
Image: © Hans im Glück, Rio Grande Games and credited artists · Noble Knight Games original 2007 Rio Grande Games Vikings box photo
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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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