Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Exploding Kittens?

Exploding Kittens Original Edition English instructions

Pick someone to go first, then take turns clockwise.

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Rule details

The printed examples of possible selection criteria are suggestions, not a required method.

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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