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Who goes first in Cootie?

Milton Bradley English instructions, 4782 (1986–1997)

Each player rolls the Cootie cube once. The player with the highest number starts the game.

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Cootie — InstructionsHasbro · "Go Buggy!" · Checked 2026-10-01
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You must roll a 1 for the body before collecting any other part.

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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Cootie?</strong> Each player rolls the Cootie cube once. The player with the highest number starts the game.</p>
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