From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Pollen?
English Allplay rules
The person who most recently watered a plant takes the first turn.
Source & edition
- Pollen: Allplay rulesAllplay · Preparation, below the Player Count Adjustments table; PDF pages 2 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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