From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Butterfly?

English rules · two-page publisher PDF

The person who gives the best impression of a real hedgehog starts.

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Rule details

The starter's right-hand neighbor places the hedgehog on the board first. This placement does not move it or collect a tile; the selected starter then takes the first turn.

Official tie-break or fallback

If the group cannot decide, the rules allow any other selection method.

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