From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Fish 'n' Flip?
Helvetiq English rulebook, cooperative base game
In the cooperative game, the player who last spotted a dolphin starts.
Rule details
Play then continues clockwise. The separate competitive version has everyone act simultaneously and does not use this starting-player instruction.
Source & edition
- Fish 'n' Flip: English rulesHelvetiq · Cooperative setup and Turn overview; Competitive version · Checked 2026-09-25
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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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