What would be the best role choice order for the first round in a 3-player game of Puerto Rico (without extension)?
I often see:
- Settler (→ Quarry)
- Builder (→ Small Indigo or Small Sugar)
- Major (staffing corn)
I sometimes see:
- Settler (→ Quarry)
- Craftsman (no bonus)
- Major (staffing corn)
And also:
- Settler (→ Quarry)
- Craftsman (no bonus)
- Builder (→ Small Market)
What should player 1 (Indigo), player 2 (Indigo) and player 3 (Corn) choose?
Is Settler (selecting a Quarry) the only advisable role choice for player 1?
I'm also interested in choices for player 2/3 if player 1/2 chose something unusual.
For a 5-player game, see Viable, alternative, first round role orders in 5-player Puerto Rico