From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Hanamikoji?
EmperorS4 English edition
The younger player starts. Players then alternate turns.
Rule details
If another round is needed, the previous round’s second player becomes the starting player.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
Source & edition
- Hanamikoji — English rulebookEmperorS4 · Game setup step 5; Phase 2: Action; Phase 3: Scoring and update · Checked 2026-09-26
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