From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Birdie?
GateOnGames English rulebook
The player who chirps the loudest starts the first round.
Rule details
The player who passed last in round one starts round two. Players take turns clockwise during each round.
Source & edition
- Birdie: GateOnGames English rulebook, version 2GateOnGames · Setup, step 5; Gameplay; Second Round · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3, 4, 10
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If there’s a tie
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