From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Gift of Tulips?
English Weird Giraffe Games rules
The player who most recently gave someone a flower goes first.
Source & edition
- Gift of Tulips: Weird Giraffe Games rulesWeird Giraffe Games · Setup step 9; PDF pages 5 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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