From the publisher’s rulebook
Starting rule for Ghooost!
IELLO English rules, 2013
The loser of the previous game starts; for a first game, the player most recently spooked by something starts.
Rule details
Turns proceed clockwise unless a card changes the direction.
Source & edition
- Ghooost!: English rulebookIELLO / Origames · How to play?, opening paragraph · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3
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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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