From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Bomb Squad?
Tasty Minstrel Games English rulebook
The player who most recently played with a robot is the start player.
Rule details
Beginning with that player, each player takes one action on their turn, proceeding clockwise.
Source & edition
- Bomb Squad: English rulebookTasty Minstrel Games · Setup step 9; Game Play · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 5, 7
Image: © Tasty Minstrel Games / George Patsouras; retail image owner · Target retail listing
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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