From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dinosaur World?
Pandasaurus Games English rulebook
The player who most recently trained a raptor to respond to hand signals goes first. If no one has done that, choose the first player randomly.
Rule details
Give the first-player marker to the selected player. Place the other players' turn-order markers in clockwise order; starting coins increase from first to fourth player.
Source & edition
- Dinosaur World: English rulebookPandasaurus Games · Player Area Setup, Turn Order · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 6
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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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