From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write?
Pandasaurus English retail rulebook
The first player to come up with a punny dinosaur joke takes the first-player marker. If that proves difficult, choose a first player randomly.
Rule details
Starting DNA is then assigned in clockwise order from the first player, with later players receiving additional DNA.
Source & edition
- Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write: retail rulebookPandasaurus Games · Park Sheet Setup, steps 5–6 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
Image: © Pandasaurus Games and credited cover artists · Asmodee USA
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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