From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Space Base?
AEG English base game
Each player draws a random Level 1 ship during setup. Whoever draws the highest sector number takes the starting-player card and goes first.
Official tie-break or fallback
Players tied for the highest sector number roll the dice; the highest total goes first.
Rule details
Buy and install the drawn ship as instructed during setup. Turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Space Base: English rulebookAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup step 5; How to play · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 10, 12
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