From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Mint Delivery?

Five24 Labs English rules sheet, 2017

The player with the freshest breath starts.

Rule details

That player takes the Starting Player token; all players receive an equal number of turns.

Source & edition

Mint Delivery: official English rules sheetFive24 Labs · Setup, final bullet; End of the Game · Checked 2026-09-24
PDF page 1

Image: © Five24 Labs / Poketto; original game artwork credited to Thomas Tamblyn and Delapouite · The Game Steward, product image of original Five24 Labs Kickstarter tin

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