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Who goes first in Spoons?

Bicycle Cards rules, standard 52-card pack (English)

The dealer starts: they take a card from the deck, then pass one card face down to the left. Everyone then passes to the left at the same time.

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Spoons — How to PlayBicycle Cards (The United States Playing Card Company) · "The Deal" and "The Play" sections · Checked 2026-10-01

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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Spoons?</strong> The dealer starts: they take a card from the deck, then pass one card face down to the left. Everyone then passes to the left at the same time.</p>
  <p>— <a href="https://whogoesfirst.fun/games/spoons-bicycle-en/">Official starting rule on Who Goes First?</a> (Bicycle Cards rules, standard 52-card pack (English))</p>
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