Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Otys?

Pearl Games / Libellud English rules

Otys illustrated rulebook cover, Pearl Games / Libellud

The player with the greatest lung capacity starts.

Rule details

That player takes the First Player marker, keeps it for the entire game, and turns proceed clockwise.

Source & edition

Image: © Pearl Games / Libellud · Pearl Games / Libellud

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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