From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Five Crowns?
PlayMonster English rules (© 2019 Cannei, LLC)
The player to the dealer’s left goes first, and play continues clockwise. After each round, the player to the dealer’s left deals next.
Source & edition
- Five Crowns — InstructionsPlayMonster · "Play" steps 1 and 9 · Checked 2026-10-01
Rule details
Each round deals one more card, from 3 cards up to 13.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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