From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Garden Rush?
Space Cowboys English rules
The player who most recently ate a tomato takes the first turn.
Rule details
They take the First Player Marker and keep it until the end of the game.
Source & edition
- Garden Rush Game RulesSpace Cowboys · Setup, step 4 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3
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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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