From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Wilson & Shep?
Blue Orange US English rules
Whoever most recently saw a sheep plays Wilson in the first round. Wilson makes the first swapping move; the person on their left makes Shep's first move.
Rule details
Wilson first hides their tile while the others close their eyes. The remaining players cooperate as Shep; later Shep moves pass clockwise.
Source & edition
- Wilson & Shep: Blue Orange rulesBlue Orange · Setup step 4, How to play and Shep's turn; PDF pages 2 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2, 3, 4
Image: © Blue Orange Edition · Blue Orange
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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