From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in The Godfather: Corleone's Empire?
CMON English rules, 2017
The player who last watched The Godfather starts, or the group can decide randomly.
Rule details
Give that player the Horse Head token; Family Business turns proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- The Godfather: Corleone's Empire: English rulebookCMON · Setup; Family Business; credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 9, 13, 27
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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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