From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Switch & Signal?
English UK publisher rules
The person who most recently had to wait for a train is the first active player. If nobody has had to wait for one, the group decides who starts.
Rule details
This selects the first active player in a cooperative game. The group can discuss actions, with the active player deciding when there is disagreement.
Source & edition
- Switch & Signal: Thames & Kosmos rulesThames & Kosmos · Game Preparation, step 10; PDF pages 2 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2
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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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