Who goes first in Bears vs Babies?
Exploding Kittens English instructions, January 2023
Pick a player to go first. The instructions suggest examples such as the furriest player, the player with the most recent tantrum, or the player with the most body parts.
Rule details
The choice is made for the practice round. After the full-game setup, play goes clockwise around the table; the instructions do not call for choosing another starter.
Source & edition
- Bears vs Babies: Exploding Kittens English instructions (2023)Exploding Kittens · Setup: Practice Round, step 7; Setup; Playing · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 5, 25, 27
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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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