From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Super Motherload?
Roxley Game Laboratory English edition
The person who most recently dug a hole starts.
Rule details
The player to their right chooses which side of the first game board faces up.
Source & edition
- Super Motherload: English rulebookRoxley Game Laboratory · Setup: Game Area · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2–3
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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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