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Starting rule for Sorry!

Winning Moves Classic Sorry! rules (2023 sheet) · English

Each player draws a card; the highest card is the Leader, who picks a color and has the first play. A Sorry! card counts highest. The winner of a game is the Leader in the next game.

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