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Who goes first in Squirmish?

Gamewright English rules

Everyone reveals a chosen card at the same time. The player who revealed the card with the lowest hit points goes first, then play goes clockwise.

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Squirmish: RulesGamewright · Setup and start of play · Checked 2026-10-01
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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Squirmish?</strong> Everyone reveals a chosen card at the same time. The player who revealed the card with the lowest hit points goes first, then play goes clockwise.</p>
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