The best games where the starting player is determined randomly 2024

Looking for a really good game where the starting player is determined randomly? Then we have just the thing for you: The list with the best "Starting order: random" games 2024.

What are "Starting order: random" games?

Representatives of play pieces or players are randomized, and one is drawn at a time. That player or play piece takes its turn, then a new random draw is made.

By the way, "turn order: random" means "turn order: random".

Examples of games where the starting player is randomized:

A good example of a turn order: random game is The Pillars of the Earth.

List of Games with different Turn Order Mechanisms

There are many more, creative Turn Order Mechanisms than the Random based one. You can find a list at the bottom of this page.

List of best games with random start order 2024

This list was last updated on November 20, 2024. We compared 78 board games for this list and selected the top 10. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. 1775: Rebellion

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    1775: Rebellion is an award-winning board game that immerses players in the tumultuous times of the American Revolution, part of the Birth of America series. It offers a blend of strategic planning, historical warfare, and alliance management, appealing to both history enthusiasts and strategy gamers alike.

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.

    More details for 1775: Rebellion
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Spheres of Influence: Struggle for Global Supremacy

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. The Pillars of the Earth

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    The Pillars of the Earth, inspired by Ken Follett's bestselling novel, is a strategy board game set in the early 13th century, centered around the construction of a grand cathedral in England. This game, part of the Kosmos line of literature-based games, challenges players to contribute to the cathedral's construction while vying for victory points.

    Nominated for 16 awards and won 6.

    More details for The Pillars of the Earth
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  4. Battle Masters

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    • 2 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Cosmic Frog

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    Nominated for 4 awards.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  6. Dreadfleet

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    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  7. Warrior Knights

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    Warrior Knights thrusts players into the tumultuous period following a king's death, with the kingdom teetering on the brink of chaos. As a Baron, you aim to rally support, capture cities for Influence, and maneuver through political, mercenary, and religious channels to solidify your claim to the throne. The game is a complex blend of strategy, diplomacy, and careful planning, with victory points representing your growing influence and potential to become the new king.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Warrior Knights
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 - 240 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Warrior Knights

    • YouTube Review for the game "Warrior Knights" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  8. Cataclysm: A Second World War

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 90 - 600 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Hard to learn
  9. Judge Dredd Miniatures Game: Rulebook

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    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 60 - 240 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  10. Bios: Genesis

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    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Bios: Genesis
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Bios: Genesis

    • YouTube Review for the game "Bios: Genesis" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English

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