Who goes first in Coloretto?
Rio Grande English anniversary edition
Choose the starting player by any method the group prefers. Play then passes to the left.
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
In subsequent rounds, the player who took the last card row starts the next round.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Coloretto — English rulebookRio Grande Games / ABACUSSPIELE · Preparation; Playing the game; End of a round · Checked 2026-09-26
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