From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Captain Carcass?

Bombyx English rules (2015)

The player who saw the ocean most recently starts the game.

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Rule details

At the end of each turn, play passes clockwise to the player on the left.

The optional Diver cards change card effects, but the same initial ocean criterion appears after that optional setup.

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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