From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dinner in Paris?
Hachette Boardgames English rulebook
The person who most recently ate at a restaurant goes first.
Rule details
The other players follow clockwise.
Source & edition
- Dinner in Paris: English rulebookHachette Boardgames · A Game Round · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
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