From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Wonderland's War?
Skybound English rules
The person who most recently had tea begins the first round.
Rule details
Starting Shards depend on player order and player count.
Tea Party turns proceed clockwise.
In rounds two and three, the player with the lowest score begins; ties use the fewest units in all Regions.
Source & edition
- Wonderland's War: English rulebookSkybound / Druid City Games · Player Set-up, step N; Tea Party: Setting the Table · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 5, 6
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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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