From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Noxford?
Capsicum Games English rules, 2016
Determine the first player randomly.
Rule details
The rules give no particular random method.
Source & edition
- Noxford: English rulebookCapsicum Games · Setup, final paragraph · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2
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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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