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Who goes first in Leo?

ABACUSSPIELE Leo Goes to the Barber, English rules

The player with the longest hair goes first.

Rule details

The player with the shortest hair keeps the clock; that is a separate role. Turns proceed clockwise.

If another day is needed, the player who would have taken the next turn becomes its starter.

Source & edition

Leo: ABACUSSPIELE rulesABACUSSPIELE · Title and components; Set-up; Course of the Game: One Day and End of the Day; PDF pages 1, 2, 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 1, 2, 3
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