From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Casting?
Blue Cocker Games English rules, 2015
The player who most recently went to the cinema is the Director for the first round.
Rule details
The other players are Casting agents in that round.
The player to the left of the previous Director becomes the new Director for the next round.
Source & edition
- Casting: publisher English rulesBlue Cocker Games · Shooting installation; Casting’s end · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 4
Image: © Blue Cocker Games, In Ludo Veritas and credited artists · Vindjeu May 2015 review of Blue Cocker Casting
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.
More starting rules
Browse available game rulesGames with a similar starting rule
CartagenaThe player who most recently went to the sea starts.
BebopThe player who most recently went to a concert is the first player.
SwitchbacksWhoever went hiking most recently goes first.
TinderbloxWhoever most recently went camping takes the first turn.
PARKSWhoever most recently went on a hike takes the first turn.
Free game-night tools: score keeper · turn timer · dice roller · all tools
Found a different instruction in your edition? Send a correction with the game, edition, and source.