Who goes first in Wingspan?
Stonemaier Games English base game · official online rules, standard multiplayer
Choose the starting player at random and give that player the first-player token.
Rule details
Players take turns clockwise during each round.
After rounds 1, 2 and 3, pass the first-player token one seat to the left. Its new holder starts the next round; you do not choose a new random starter each round.
This entry covers the base game's standard multiplayer mode with 2-5 human players. Automa, Duet and Flock modes have their own setup instructions.
Source & edition
- Wingspan Rules: Setup, PlayerStonemaier Games / Rulepop · Setup → Player, first-player token; Settings: Wingspan only, Standard (2–5 players), Human · Checked 2026-10-17
- Wingspan Rules: Round StructureStonemaier Games / Rulepop · Round Structure, clockwise turns and end-of-round step 4; Settings: Wingspan only, Standard (2-5 players), Human · Checked 2026-10-17
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