The Starting Player tool picks who goes first when "youngest player goes first" feels arbitrary or you want some theatrics. It supports several selection methods so you can match the mood.
What this page helps you do
Add the players in the session.
Pick a selection style.
Get a clear winner-of-the-roll.
Open the tool
Tools → Playtesting → Starting Player.
Add players
Type each player's name and add them to the list. Order doesn't matter.
Pick a method
Common methods the tool offers:
Random: pick one player uniformly at random.
Spinner: animated wheel with player names; lands on one.
Card draw: virtual deck shuffles, top card reveals the winner.
Last to do X: the tool prompts a question ("who last played a board game?") and players self-identify; the answers feed in.
The animated methods (spinner, card draw) are slower but more fun for the table. The Random method is instant.
Get the result
The chosen player is highlighted clearly. Pass the device or the screen shows it large enough for the table to see.
For multi-round games where the start player rotates, run the tool again at the start of each round if it suits your house rules.
Tips & common questions
Can the tool follow a specific rule from my game? Some games have specific start-player rules ("the player who most recently went hiking"). Use the Last to do X method and answer the question from the rule.
Does the tool weight one player over another? No, Random is uniform. Spinner and card draw look animated but resolve fairly under the hood.
Can I set up a list of players once and reuse? Today the player list is per-session. We're tracking saved player lists on the roadmap.
Why is this a tool and not a button on the playtest page? Some sessions don't have a digital playtest record (impromptu games at a convention, family game night). The tool works standalone.