Who goes first in Clue?
Hasbro classic Clue English instructions
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.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Clue — Hasbro classic Clue English instructionsHasbro · Playing the Game · Checked 2026-09-25
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