From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Leaf?
Weird City Games English rules
The player who most recently touched a tree goes first.
Source & edition
- Leaf Rules V7Weird City Games · Leaf Piles Setup; First Player · Checked 2026-09-24
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If there’s a tie
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