From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition?
Stronghold English base game
All players start together. Each player simultaneously chooses a phase card and places it face down; once everyone has chosen, reveal the cards and resolve the selected phases together.
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
- Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition — English rulebookStronghold Games / Indie Game Studios · Gameplay; Planning step; Game overview · Checked 2026-09-26
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