From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Crash Octopus?
Itten English rules
The player who most recently encountered an octopus is the starting player.
Rule details
That player scatters the treasure pieces over the octopus head during setup.
Turns then proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Crash Octopus: publisher English rulesItten · Preparation, step 6 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2
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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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