From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in First Orchard?
English HABA My Very First Games rules
Whoever ate an apple most recently takes the first turn.
Official tie-break or fallback
If the group cannot agree, the youngest child starts by rolling the die.
Rule details
This is the first die roll in a cooperative game; players then take turns clockwise.
Source & edition
- First Orchard: HABA rulesHABA · How to Play; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 4
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