From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Wormholes?
English AEG rules
The player who most recently went through a doorway starts. The rules also allow choosing randomly.
Source & edition
- Wormholes: Alderac Entertainment Group rulesAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup step 8; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
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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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