Who goes first in Point Salad?
AEG English edition
Choose the starting player at random.
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.
Source & edition
- Point Salad — English rulebookAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup step 4 · Checked 2026-09-26
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