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Who goes first in Hues and Cues?

The Op English rules (2020)

The player wearing the most colorful outfit is the cue giver for the first round.

Rule details

For each new round, the next player clockwise becomes the cue giver.

Source & edition

Hues and Cues rulesThe Op (USAopoly) · Starting the game; Starting a New Round · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 3
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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Hues and Cues?</strong> The player wearing the most colorful outfit is the cue giver for the first round.</p>
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