From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in First Giants?
Space Cowboys English rules (2026)
The player who most recently encountered a dinosaur takes the first-player token and starts the game.
Rule details
Players then take turns clockwise, starting with the first player.
Source & edition
- First Giants: English rulesSpace Cowboys · Setup, step 6, and Game Turn · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 3, 4
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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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