Who goes first in Pirates vs Dinosaurs?
Jolly Roger Games English edition
The rules suggest that the player who looks most like a pirate starts. If players cannot agree who makes the most convincing pirate, the oldest player starts.
Rule details
Players may make pirate faces and growl “arrrr matey” to help make the choice.
Play proceeds clockwise from the first player.
Official tie-break or fallback
If players cannot agree who looks most like a pirate, the oldest player starts.
Source & edition
- Pirates vs Dinosaurs — English rulebookJolly Roger Games · Stage 1: Outfitting Your Party, step 1; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-24
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