From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Aquarius?

The player with the longest hair goes first.

Rule details

This is the standard game in the 100-card v3.0 edition. Its reverse side presents separate preschool variations.

Source & edition

Aquarius: Looney Labs rulesLooney Labs · Who Starts?; reverse-side version and contents; PDF pages 1, 2 · Checked 2026-09-23
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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Aquarius?</strong> The player with the longest hair goes first.</p>
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