From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in 12 Gangsters?
English Blue Orange edition, rulebook with 2020 copyright
The last person to dress up as a gangster takes the Boss token for the first round.
Rule details
Players select and reveal their gangster cards simultaneously; the Boss token assigns the opening role, not an exclusive first card play.
The Boss token passes clockwise after each round.
Source & edition
- 12 Gangsters: English rulesBlue Orange · Gameplay opening instructions on PDF page 2; simultaneous card play and Boss rotation on PDF pages 1–2 · Checked 2026-09-24
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