From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Super Kawaii Pets?
Arcane Wonders English rules (2024)
The player who last petted an animal starts and receives the First Player Card.
Rule details
For subsequent games, the rules allow the First Player Card to pass to the left.
The card identifies who started so that everyone can receive the same number of turns in the final round.
Source & edition
- Super Kawaii Pets: English rulebookArcane Wonders · Setup and End of the Game and Scoring · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 2, 5
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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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