Who goes first in MLEM: Space Agency?
Asmodee Canada English rules
The player who most recently cleaned the litter box starts the first space expedition. Give that player the rocket board, rocket marker, and all the dice.
Rule details
The starting player is the initial commander of the expedition; the other players place astronauts clockwise in rocket-board order.
After each expedition, pass the rocket board to the player on the left. That player starts the next expedition.
Source & edition
- MLEM: Space Agency: English rulesAsmodee Canada · Game preparation and starting a new expedition · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 5, 6
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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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