From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Zooloretto?
Rio Grande Games English rules, 2024
The players agree on who starts.
Rule details
Turns then proceed clockwise.
Source & edition
- Zooloretto: Rio Grande Games rulesRio Grande Games · Game Setup, final bullet; Game Play; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 2
Image: © Rio Grande Games / Michael Menzel · Rio Grande Games (box image via Board Game Bliss)
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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