From the source rules
Who goes first in Stew?
Quined Games English rule sheet (2019)
The player who last ate stew goes first.
Rule details
For later rounds, the player who called “Stew!” in the previous round goes first.
Source & edition
- Stew English rule sheetQuined Games · Setup, final paragraph · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: Single rule sheet
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If there’s a tie
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