Who goes first in Hanabi?
English R&R Games rules, 2013 copyright, folded booklet
The player wearing the most colorful clothing takes the first turn.
Rule details
Play continues clockwise.
If there’s a tie
The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.
Source & edition
- Hanabi — R&R Games rulesR&R Games · The Game on the second PDF sheet; edition credits on the first sheet · Checked 2026-09-23
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