Who goes first in The Deadlies?
Smirk & Dagger English rules, 2020
The most angelic player starts; otherwise, the game owner or host starts.
Rule details
Deal the starting player one additional card.
If there’s a tie
The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.
Source & edition
- The Deadlies — English rulebookSmirk and Dagger Games · Set Up; credits · Checked 2026-09-24
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