Who goes first in Farben?
Stronghold Games / Edition Spielwiese English rules, 2018
The most colorfully dressed player is the starting player.
Rule details
That player reveals a Word card; everyone then chooses a Color card simultaneously.
The player to the left of the starting player tells the first story, and the starting-player role moves clockwise after the round.
Source & edition
- Farben: English rulebookStronghold Games / Edition Spielwiese · Game Flow, opening and final paragraphs · Checked 2026-09-24
Image: © Edition Spielwiese / Stronghold Games and any cover-art licensors or artists (precise ownership not stated on product page) · Edition Spielwiese / Stronghold Games
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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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