From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in 7 Ate 9?
PlayMonster English rules
Nobody takes turns: the player who dealt yells “Go!” and everyone races at once.
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- 7 Ate 9 — RulesPlayMonster · "Game Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
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