From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in That's Pretty Clever (aka Ganz schön clever)?
Schmidt Spiele English rules

Choose a starting player at random; that player takes the six dice.
Rule details
The opening rule only directs a random choice; it does not supply a reusable themed question.
Source & edition
- That's Pretty Clever (aka Ganz schön clever): English rulebookSchmidt Spiele · Setup · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1
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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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