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Who goes first in Left Center Right?
Bicycle Cards rules (three LCR dice and chips) · English
Each player rolls the dice and counts the dots (1–3). Whoever rolls the most dots is the first player. Play continues clockwise.
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- Left Center Right — How to PlayBicycle Cards (The United States Playing Card Company) · Setup and "The Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
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