Who goes first in Gadianton?
Exclusive Games English rules, 2021
The player who most recently put a crown or hat on their head starts.
Rule details
That player places their Thief figure on a red Start/Arrival circle first; the other players place theirs clockwise before play begins.
If there’s a tie
The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.
Source & edition
- Gadianton — English rulesExclusive Games · Setting up the game, step 7 · Checked 2026-09-24
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