From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Incubation?
Synapses Games English rules, 2019
The player who most recently ate an egg starts and takes the First Player token.
Rule details
Before the first turn, players choose a Dragon Egg card in reverse order, beginning with the player to the starter’s right.
Rounds proceed clockwise from the First Player.
Source & edition
- Incubation: English rulebookSynapses Games · Setup, steps 7–8; Gameplay · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 4
Image: © Synapses Games and Katy Grierson · TLAMA Games listing for 2019 Synapses Games bilingual edition
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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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