Who goes first in Gigamic games?

6 starting-player rules checked against Gigamic rulebooks.

All publishers

• AkropolisWhoever climbed a hill most recently takes the Chief Architect marker and plays first.
• HellapagosThe player who most resembles a castaway takes the First Player card and starts the first round.
• LoootThe player whose home is farthest north takes the first turn.
• QuetzalWhoever explored an island most recently receives the first-player marker and places meeples first.
• The Hanging GardensWhoever did yard work most recently takes the first-player marker and begins their garden.
• VersoThe player who went on a journey most recently takes the first turn.

Each answer is our reviewed summary of that edition’s publisher rulebook. Open a game for its source, tie-break and edition details. Or pick a starting player at random.