From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Tobago?
Rio Grande Games English rules
The person who most recently visited an island starts.
Rule details
Turns then proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Tobago: Rio Grande Games rulesRio Grande Games · Game Play, opening sentence; PDF pages 2 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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