Who goes first in Space Cowboys games?

9 starting-player rules checked against Space Cowboys rulebooks.

All publishers

• Archeos SocietyFor the first season, the player who most recently visited an archaeological site goes first.
• First GiantsThe player who most recently encountered a dinosaur takes the first-player token and starts the game.
• Garden RushThe player who most recently ate a tomato takes the first turn.
• JaipurThe rulebook just says to pick a starting player, without naming a method. In each later round, the player who lost the previous round starts.
• JamaicaChoose the first Captain at random. They receive the Compass marker and Action dice, roll the dice, and decide which die controls the morning and evening actions.
• Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other CasesChoose a lead investigator. That player reads the case introduction and takes the first turn, choosing a lead to investigate.
• SkullThe player who most recently gave someone flowers (or a skull) is the first player.
• SplendorGive the First Player marker to the youngest player. They take the first turn, and play continues clockwise.
• T.I.M.E StoriesChoose a player at random to read the Base’s card A aloud. Each player then reads one of the following cards in 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.