From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in SCOUT?
One More Game English original edition

Choose the starting player by any method you like.
Rule details
Play proceeds clockwise. The next round starts with the player to the left of the previous round’s starting player.
This is the original SCOUT! edition for three to five players.
Source & edition
- SCOUT: English rulebookOne More Game! · Game Setup; Turn Procedure; Next Round Setup · Checked 2026-09-26
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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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