From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Fresh Fish?
2F-Spiele English rules, 2014
The player who most recently visited a weekly market starts.
Rule details
Turns then proceed clockwise.
This is the 2014 edition with modular market boards and a separate classic variant.
Source & edition
- Fresh Fish: English rulebook2F-Spiele · Preparing your own components, step 10; Game play · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3, 4
Image: © 2F-Spiele and Harald Lieske · Publisher or edition-identified retailer as specified in provenance
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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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