From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Antinomy?
Button Shy Games English rules
The player who most recently experienced déjà vu starts; the other player deals.
Rule details
This is the two-player game.
Source & edition
- Antinomy: English rulesButton Shy Games · Setup, opening sentence · Checked 2026-09-24
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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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