From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dice City?
English AEG rules

Whoever most recently rolled a die in a game starts.
Rule details
Choose the starter before the setup step in which everyone rolls their five dice.
Source & edition
- Dice City: Alderac Entertainment Group rulesAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup steps 6–7; PDF pages 7 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 7
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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