From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Leaf?

Weird City Games English rules, version 7

The player who most recently touched a tree goes first.

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If there’s a tie

The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.

Source & edition

  • Leaf Rules V7Weird City Games · Leaf Piles Setup; First Player · Checked 2026-09-24

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