From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Meadow?
Rebel English rules, first edition, ©2021
For multiplayer games, the person most recently stung by a bee starts.
Rule details
Give that player the first player token. Regular turns proceed clockwise.
The initial card draft uses a different order: it starts with the person to the starting player’s right and proceeds counterclockwise.
At the end of each round, pass the first player token to the left.
In solo play, Rover always takes the first turn.
Source & edition
- Meadow: Rebel Studio rulesRebel Studio · Setup step 10; player preparation; gameplay and end of round; solo mode; credits; PDF pages 5, 6, 7, 15, 16 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 5, 6, 7, 15, 16
Image: © Rebel Studio · Rebel Studio
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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