From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Für die Katz?
Zoch English rules
The person who most recently petted a cat is the first cat seeker.
Rule details
This is a cooperative role: the other players make animal sounds to guide the blindfolded cat seeker.
Source & edition
- Für die Katz: Zoch rulesZoch · Get Started; Now the search begins; PDF pages 7, 8 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 7, 8
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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