From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Foodies?
CMON English rulebook
Whoever most recently ate at an international restaurant takes the First Player token and starts.
Rule details
That player keeps the First Player token for the rest of the game.
Other players follow clockwise.
Source & edition
- Foodies RulebookCMON · Setup, step 4 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3
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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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