From the source rules
Who goes first in Beacon Patrol?
Pandasaurus Games English rules, copyright 2023
The most recent person to visit the sea starts. Play continues clockwise.
Rule details
The game also supports one player. In that setup, the sole player takes three tiles and four movement tokens.
Source & edition
- Beacon Patrol: Pandasaurus Games rulesPandasaurus Games · Setup step 7; Gameplay; PDF pages 3, 4 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3, 4Cited PDF pages: 3, 4
Image: © Pandasaurus Games and credited cover artists · Asmodee USA
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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