From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Tussie Mussie?
Button Shy Games English rules
The player who most recently smelled a flower starts.
Rule details
In three- or four-player games, that player makes the first two-card offer to the player on their left. Offers continue clockwise until everyone has four cards.
Source & edition
- Tussie Mussie: English rulebookButton Shy Games · Setup; Offers · 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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