From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Mosquito Show?
The Flying Games English rules
Choose either player to start by any method you like; the rules suggest the player most recently bitten by a mosquito as an example.
Rule details
The starter places one animal, then the second player places one; they repeat that order for their remaining animals before movement turns begin.
Source & edition
- Mosquito Show: English rulebookThe Flying Games · How to Play?, opening paragraph; Placement phase · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 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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