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Who goes first in Eye to Eye?

SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF001

The person with the most unique eyes starts the game.

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Eye to Eye — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Quick Rules step 3; Setting up the Game; Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-28
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Rule details

The starter reads the first category card; everyone then writes answers at the same time.

The manual gives no method for deciding whose eyes are most unique.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say.

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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Eye to Eye?</strong> The person with the most unique eyes starts the game.</p>
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