From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Viva Catrina?
HUCH! 2026 German edition, English summary
Whoever most recently received flowers as a gift goes first.
Rule details
That player takes the Catrina figure and begins the first round. Play continues clockwise.
Source & edition
- Viva Catrina: Hutter Trade rulesHutter Trade · Setup, step 5; Spielablauf, opening paragraph; PDF pages 3, 4 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3, 4
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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