From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Planes?
English AEG rules
The player who most recently traveled by plane starts. The reference sheet also permits a random choice.
Source & edition
- Planes: Alderac Entertainment Group rulesAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup step 2; Reference Sheet setup step 2; PDF pages 4, 16 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 4, 16
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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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