From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Colorado?
Sylex Edition English rules, 2022
The last player to visit an abandoned mine in a rusty wagon oozing coal residue takes the Caller token and starts; alternatively, choose by any method.
Rule details
The first player draws four starting cards, the second five, the third six and the fourth seven.
Source & edition
- Colorado: English rulebookSylex Edition · Set Up, steps 3–4 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3
Image: © Sylex Edition and credited artists · Jeux Barjo listing for Sylex Edition Colorado
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If there’s a tie
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