Who goes first in Tiny Epic Dinosaurs?
Gamelyn English base rules, official Dized reference
The person who most recently visited a natural history museum starts. The rules also allow your group to choose another method.
Rule details
Give that player the First Player Marker. After everyone collects resources together, the marker holder assigns the first Rancher, followed by clockwise turns.
Starting bonuses depend on that order: the second player gets one Plant, the third one Meat, and the fourth one Supply, where those seats exist.
The marker can change hands through an action during play. In solo mode, the Rival Ranch receives it during setup and takes the first assignment turn.
Source & edition
- Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: SetupGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: Phase 1: Collect ResourcesGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Phase 1: Collect Resources section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: Phase 2: Assign RanchersGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Phase 2: Assign Ranchers section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: Barriers and First Player MarkerGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Barriers and First Player Marker section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: Solo SetupGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Solo Setup section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
- Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: Solo GameplayGamelyn Games, official Dized rules · Solo Gameplay section of the official English online reference · Checked 2026-09-23
Image: © Gamelyn Games / cover artist · Gamelyn Games, via publisher-verified Dized rules
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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