From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dinosaur Challenge?
SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF138
The first player to name a time period from the dinosaur age starts the game.
Source & edition
- Dinosaur Challenge — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Setup; How to Play · Checked 2026-09-28
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Rule details
The starter reads the top challenge disk aloud before everyone chooses a dinosaur card.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
Game night gear
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