From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Pirate Legends?
Lifestyle Boardgames English rules
The last person to travel by water starts.
Rule details
Turns then proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Pirate Legends: English rulebookLifestyle Boardgames · Set-up, step 6; Playing the game · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 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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