Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Clue?

Hasbro classic Clue English instructions

Classic Hasbro Clue game box front with green header and six suspects

The player using Miss Scarlet takes the first turn. Play then passes to the player on the left.

Rule details

Miss Scarlet is the red suspect token; the first player is determined by that role, not by a roll.

Our interpretation

The first-player rule applies to the classic edition represented by this Hasbro instruction sheet.

Source & edition

All 36 Hasbro starting rules

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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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