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Who goes first in Hedgehog Haberdash?

HABA multilingual rulebook, 2024 English section

The child who most often brings leaves into the house goes first and rolls the die.

Rule details

Turns then proceed clockwise.

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Hedgehog Haberdash: multilingual rulebookHABA · English How to Play · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 6
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