From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Black Gold?
Fantasy Flight Games English rules, copyright 2011
Whoever most recently filled their car with gas takes the market price die and starts the first round. If players cannot remember or prefer another method, the rules say to choose randomly.
Rule details
The die holder begins by adjusting oil prices. The die passes to the left at the end of each round.
Source & edition
- Black Gold: Fantasy Flight Games rulesFantasy Flight Games · Setup, step 10; The Game Round and Adjust Oil Prices; PDF pages 4, 6 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 4, 6
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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