From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Hens?
Little Rocket Games English rulebook
The player who last went into a barnyard goes first.
Rule details
If nobody has been in a barnyard, choose the first player randomly.
Play then proceeds clockwise.
Source & edition
- Hens English rulebook, version 2Little Rocket Games · Setup, final two sentences · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: Setup
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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