From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Asteroyds?
Ystari Games English rules, Racing mode
The player who most recently flew is player one and takes the dice and stopwatch.
Rule details
Player one rolls the dice and starts the stopwatch before everyone plans simultaneously.
This answer follows the Racing mode presented first in the manual.
Source & edition
- Asteroyds: English rulebookYstari Games · Set Up, final bullet; Game Round, Planning · Checked 2026-09-24
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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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