Pulsar 2849
Why does the starting player begin with 5 points, and why do later seats start with more?
The Player Setup text gives the numbers and states the reason outright.
- Pulsar 2849 rulebook · Rulebook · Initial Positions
- a_traveler · Community · 2023-02-23
The rulebook sets the starting points by seat: 5 for the starting player, 6 for the second, then 7 and 8 with more players. The extra points compensate for playing later in the first round.