Who goes first in Splendor?
English base game · 2024 refresh, with First Player marker
Give the First Player marker to the youngest player. They take the first turn, and play continues clockwise.
Rule details
The cited refreshed edition includes a First Player marker. This entry does not cover Splendor Duel.
If there’s a tie
The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.
Source & edition
- Splendor — English rules with First Player markerSpace Cowboys · Second PDF sheet: Setup step 5 and Actions; first sheet: copyright 2024 · Checked 2026-09-23
More starting rules
Browse available game rulesFound a different instruction in your edition? Send a correction with the game, edition, and source.