From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Café Fatal?
Zoch Verlag 2017 English rules
The hungriest player begins each round.
Rule details
The next player is seated to the starter's left, and play continues around the table.
Source & edition
- Café Fatal: multilingual rulesZoch Verlag · English section, Sequence of Play · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 6
Image: © Zoch Verlag and credited artists · Noble Knight Games listing for Zoch 2017 edition
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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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