From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Asara?
Ravensburger English rules, 2010
The person who most recently climbed a tower starts.
Rule details
That player receives the Caliph’s patronage tile and starts with 20 Asari. Each successive player clockwise begins with one more Asari than the previous player.
The starting player takes the first turn; turns then proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Asara: English rulebookRavensburger Spieleverlag · How to play; Game contents and set-up instructions, step 6 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1, set-up sheet
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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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