From the source rules
Who goes first in Wondrous Creatures?
Bad Comet English base-game rules
The player who has befriended the most unusual animal starts.
Rule details
Turns proceed clockwise from the first player.
The first player starts with one of each resource; later players receive the extra starting resources listed by play order.
Source & edition
- Wondrous Creatures: English rulebookBad Comet Games · Player Setup: Play Order · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 6Cited PDF pages: 6
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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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