From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Hi-Ho! Cherry-O?
Winning Moves English rules (2020 sheet)
The youngest player goes first, then play passes to the left.
Source & edition
- Hi-Ho! Cherry-O — RulesWinning Moves Games · "Gameplay" · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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