From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Animotion?
Edition Spielwiese / Pegasus Spiele English rules, 2021
The biggest alpha animal in the group takes the alpha animal card and starts.
Rule details
That player performs the first animal-and-expression combination while everyone else guesses simultaneously.
The alpha animal card and acting role pass clockwise for the next round.
Source & edition
- Animotion: English rulesEdition Spielwiese / Pegasus Spiele · Game Setup; Prepare for a New Round · Checked 2026-09-24
Image: © Edition Spielwiese / Pegasus Spiele; Pablo Fontagnier · Pegasus Spiele North America / Edition Spielwiese
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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