From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Love Letter?
AEG English original edition
The player who most recently went on a date starts.
Official tie-break or fallback
If players are tied for the most recent date, the younger player starts.
Rule details
The winner of the previous round starts the next round.
Source & edition
- Love Letter: English rulebookAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup; A New Round · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 9, 14
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