From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Archeos Society?
Space Cowboys English rulebook
For the first season, the player who most recently visited an archaeological site goes first.
Rule details
In later seasons, the player who drew the third monkey card in the previous season goes first. Turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Archeos Society: Space Cowboys English rulebookSpace Cowboys · Start a New Season, step 4; Playing a Season · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 4
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