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Starting rule for Booyah!

Each player rolls a die. The team with the highest combined roll is the first to play offense.

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Booyah! — RulesPlayMonster · "Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
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  <p><strong>Starting rule for Booyah!</strong> Each player rolls a die. The team with the highest combined roll is the first to play offense.</p>
  <p>— <a href="https://whogoesfirst.fun/games/booyah-playmonster-2019-en/">Official starting rule on Who Goes First?</a> (PlayMonster English rules (© 2019 PlayMonster))</p>
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