From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Walking in Burano?
English AEG rules
The player who most recently traveled abroad starts. The rules also permit choosing a random starter.
Source & edition
- Walking in Burano: Alderac Entertainment Group rulesAlderac Entertainment Group · Player Setup, step D; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 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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