Who goes first in Le Havre?
Lookout Games original English rulebook, 2008
The player who lives closest to water starts and takes the Starting Player tile.
Rule details
After the starter’s turn, players take turns clockwise.
The Starting Player tile does not change during the game; its role is to help track the turn order.
If there’s a tie
The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.
Source & edition
- Le Havre — original English rulebookLookout Games · Playing the Game; Round Stage · Checked 2026-09-24
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