From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Throw Fish?
Gamewright English rules (© 2024 Gamewright)
The player who last saw a fish goes first.
Source & edition
- Throw Fish: RulesGamewright · Start of play · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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