Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Stockpile?

Nauvoo Games English base-game rules

Stockpile official rulebook cover

The person who paid the most for their previous meal starts and takes the First Player Token.

Rule details

The token determines clockwise player order.

The First Player Token passes to the left for the next round.

Source & edition

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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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