From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Ceres?
Artipia Games English base-game rulebook, 2023 edition
Whoever most recently went stargazing starts. The rulebook also accepts another way of choosing the first player.
Rule details
Starting with that player, place player-order markers in clockwise order on the Player Order track.
This is the multiplayer setup; the Automa has its own separate rulebook.
Source & edition
- Ceres: Artipia Games English base-game rulesArtipia Games · Setup III: Determine the Player Order · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 6
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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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