From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Blossoms?
Rebel English rulebook, 2018
The player who has watered flowers most recently starts.
Rule details
In the optional three-game series, the player with fewer total points from the previous game or games starts the second and third games.
The three-player variant keeps the standard starting rule and proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Blossoms English rulesRebel · Game setup; Variants: Longer game and Three-player variant · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 6
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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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