From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Zombie 15'?
IELLO USA English Survival Guide, 2014
The player who most recently ate raw meat starts.
Rule details
The general game begins when the soundtrack starts; turns proceed clockwise. Scenario-specific rules may change the general rules.
Source & edition
- Zombie 15': English rulebookIELLO USA · Survival Guide, Game Play; credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1, 11
Image: © IELLO USA / box artist · IELLO USA (box image via Board Game Bliss)
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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