Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Rondo?

English summary of Schmidt Spiele German rules for Reiner Knizia's Rondo

The 'roundest' player begins.

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Rule details

Play then continues clockwise.

The booklet does not define how the players should judge who is 'roundest.'

Our interpretation

Translated from the German instruction: Der 'rundeste' Spieler beginnt das Spiel.

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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