From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Basketboss?
English rules linked by Allplay
The tallest person takes the Referee Advisor card and makes the first contract offer or passes.
Rule details
The rules call the people playing managers, to distinguish them from the basketball player cards.
Taking the Referee during setup also requires returning $2m to the supply.
Source & edition
- Basketboss: Allplay rulesAllplay · Setup step 6; Offer Contracts opening paragraph; PDF pages 1, 2 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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