From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Farm Club?
BLAM! English rules, 2022
The player who was most recently attacked by an animal starts; the rules say even a cat scratch counts.
Rule details
After that player’s turn, the next player takes a turn.
Source & edition
- Farm Club: English rulebookBLAM! · Setup, after step 4 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2
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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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