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Who goes first in Can't Stop?

Eagle-Gryphon English edition

The youngest player starts, and play proceeds clockwise.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say.

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Can't Stop — English rulebookEagle-Gryphon Games · Preparation; How to play; credits · Checked 2026-09-26
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