From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Bad Company?
Aporta Games English rulebook

The last player who vandalized something takes all five dice and becomes the first boss.
Rule details
The boss leads the first turn. After each turn, the boss passes the dice to the player on their left, who becomes the next boss.
Source & edition
- Bad Company English rulebookAporta Games · General Setup and Player Setup; Turn Structure · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 2, 3
Image: © Aporta Games and credited cover artists · Asmodee USA
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
More starting rules
Browse available game rulesFree game-night tools: score keeper · turn timer · dice roller · all tools
Found a different instruction in your edition? Send a correction with the game, edition, and source.