From the publisher’s rulebook
Starting rule for Chill Out!
English Gamewright rules

The person who most recently ate an ice cube starts.
Source & edition
- Chill Out!: Gamewright rulesGamewright · How to Play, PDF page 1 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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