From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King?
Z-Man English Pandemic System rulebook, 2021 copyright
Start with the player who has traveled furthest north. Turns continue clockwise.
Rule details
For solo play, arrange three heroes in a row and start with the leftmost hero. Take their turns from left to right, using the solo marker to track the active hero; all three share one hand of cards.
Source & edition
- World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King: Z-Man Games rulesZ-Man Games · Setup step 11; Playing the Game; Solo Play setup and turn order; PDF pages 3, 5, 10 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3, 5, 10
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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