From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in FlipToons?

Thunderworks English rules, ©2025

Everyone begins together; whoever most recently watched a cartoon takes the first Market turn.

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Rule details

Give that player the first player card during setup. The opening Flip and Check Fame phases are simultaneous.

The Market phase then proceeds clockwise from the card holder. Each player may take up to two Hire or Dismiss actions.

If another round follows, pass the first player card clockwise during Cleanup. The card is not used in solo play.

If there’s a tie

The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.

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