Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Starting rule for Booo!

Blackrock Games English rules

Blackrock Games Booo box with a ghost and castle visitors

The player wearing the most white clothing is the first player.

Rule details

That player randomly announces which of the four routes to use.

After each turn, the first-player role moves clockwise; all players search for the ghost’s route simultaneously.

Source & edition

Image: © Blackrock Games / Tony Rochon; retail image owner · Jeux de NIM retail listing

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.

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