From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Alphabet Woods?
SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF156
The youngest player with a letter card closest to A goes first.
Source & edition
- Alphabet Woods — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-28
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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