From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Cat Lady?
English AEG base-game rules
The player who has the most cats in real life starts.
Rule details
The player immediately counterclockwise from the starter places the cat token during setup; the starter still takes the first turn.
Source & edition
- Cat Lady: Alderac Entertainment Group rulesAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup step 5; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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