From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Songbirds?
Homosapiens Lab / Jolly Thinkers English rules
The last player to win any game starts.
Rule details
In the cooperative variant, the player who most recently ate an egg dish starts instead.
Source & edition
- Songbirds: English rulebookHomosapiens Lab / Jolly Thinkers · Setup, step 5; Co-Op Variant · Checked 2026-09-24
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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