From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Pass the Pup?
PlayMonster English rules, item 6608
The Pup is given to the youngest player, who begins the game by squeezing the Pup’s right paw.
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- Pass the Pup — RulesPlayMonster · "Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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