From the source rules
Who goes first in Honey?
Pegasus Spiele English rules (2020)
The player who most recently ate honey starts the game.
Rule details
Play continues clockwise.
Source & edition
- Honey: English rulesPegasus Spiele · How to play and publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 2Cited PDF pages: 2
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