From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Le Havre?
Lookout Games original English rulebook, 2008
The player who lives closest to water starts and takes the Starting Player tile.
Rule details
After the starter’s turn, players take turns clockwise.
The Starting Player tile does not change during the game; its role is to help track the turn order.
Source & edition
- Le Havre: original English rulebookLookout Games · Playing the Game; Round Stage · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 4
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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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