From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Habitats?
English rules linked by Allplay
Whoever fed an animal most recently starts and takes the Turn Tracker and Turn Marker.
Source & edition
- Habitats: Allplay rulesAllplay · Setup step 7; PDF pages 1 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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