Who goes first in Jamaica?
Space Cowboys English revised edition
Choose the first Captain at random. They receive the Compass marker and Action dice, roll the dice, and decide which die controls the morning and evening actions.
Rule details
After everyone secretly chooses an Action card, the Captain reveals and resolves theirs first. After the round, pass the Compass marker to the player on the left.
Source & edition
- Jamaica: English rulebookSpace Cowboys · Setup step 12; Game round · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: unnumbered
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