Who goes first in Incan Gold?
Eagle-Gryphon English rules, ©2018, meeple edition
Everyone makes their explore-or-return decision simultaneously. Choose a Guide, preferably someone who already knows the game, to coordinate play.
Rule details
The Guide prepares the round and signals when everyone reveals their decision. This role does not give that person an earlier decision than the other explorers.
Source & edition
- Incan Gold: Eagle-Gryphon Games rulesEagle-Gryphon Games · Preparations; A Game Round / Players’ Choices; credits; PDF pages 1, 2, 4 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 1, 2, 4Cited PDF pages: 1, 2, 4
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