From the publisher’s rulebook
Starting rule for Alles Tomate!
Zoch English rules

The person who most recently ate a tomato reveals the first card.
Rule details
That player shows the card to everyone at once. Everyone may race to name the matching hidden item; this is not an exclusive answering turn.
Source & edition
- Alles Tomate!: Zoch rulesZoch · Course of the game; PDF pages 2 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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