The best games with alternating starting player each round 2023
Looking for a really good game with a starting player that changes in turn every round? Then we have just the thing for you: The list with the best "starting order: progressive" games 2023.
What are games with alternating starting player?
One player has the token of the first player. At the end of the round, the token passes to the player to the left. This player becomes the new first player for the next round. During the round, players take turns in clockwise order.
Counterclockwise turn order is called "reverse turn order" and can also be included in this category.
In English, by the way, "starting order: progressive" is called "turn order: progressive."
Examples of games with the starting player changing in turn every round:
A good example of a "turn order: progressive" game is Isle of Skye.
List of Games with different Turn Order Mechanisms
There are many more, creative Turn Order Mechanisms than the "Alternating Start Player" based one. You can find a list at the bottom of this page.
List of best starting order: progressing games 2023
Wingspan
- 1 - 5 Players
- 40 - 70 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!38€ at
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Sagrada
Nominated for 10 awards.
More details for Sagrada- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!28€ at.deDune: Imperium
Nominated for 16 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022
More details for Dune: Imperium- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
🔥 Great price!40€ at.deTerraforming Mars
Nominated for 27 awards and won 14.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for Terraforming Mars- 1 - 5 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Terraforming Mars
Lost Ruins of Arnak
Nominated for 24 awards and won 8.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2021
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More details for Lost Ruins of Arnak- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
🔥 Great price!50€ at.deTargi
- 2 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Targi
Orléans
Nominated for 12 awards and won 4.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2015
More details for Orléans- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Colt Express
- 2 - 6 Players
- 40 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King
Nominated for 13 awards and won 5.
⭐️ Kennerspiel des Jahres 2016
More details for Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 50 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Stone Age
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!36€ at.deVideo reviews for Stone Age
Tiny Towns
Nominated for 9 awards and won 2.
More details for Tiny Towns- 1 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Oriflamme
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Oriflamme- 3 - 5 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Stone Age: Anniversary
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Zombicide: Black Plague
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Zombicide: Black Plague- 1 - 6 Players
- 60 - 180 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!81€ at.deFurnace
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Furnace- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!35€ at.deCastles of Mad King Ludwig
Nominated for 14 awards and won 4.
More details for Castles of Mad King Ludwig- 1 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
New York Slice
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for New York Slice
Here to Slay
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Hellapagos
- 3 - 12 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Carpe Diem
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 75 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Puerto Rico
Nominated for 12 awards and won 8.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2002
More details for Puerto Rico- 3 - 5 Players
- 90 - 150 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Pan Am
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!35€ at.deWalk the Plank!
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Walk the Plank!- 3 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Above and Below
Nominated for 9 awards.
More details for Above and Below- 2 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
El Grande
- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Planet
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Planet- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Planet
Dungeon Fighter
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Dungeon Fighter- 1 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Easy to learn
Photosynthesis
Nominated for 10 awards and won 4.
More details for Photosynthesis- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Photosynthesis
Evolution: Climate
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Evolution: Climate- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Evolution: Climate
Imperial Settlers
Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.
More details for Imperial Settlers- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Imperial Settlers
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