Who goes first in Ghost Lift?
Engames English rules (2025)
The person who most recently had a scare becomes the first player.
Rule details
Players take turns clockwise from the first player.
In later rounds, the player to the left of whoever emptied their hand in the previous round starts.
The booklet includes a two-player variant and simplified rules for three to six players; neither changes the initial scare criterion.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- Ghost Lift — English rulesEngames · Setup, step 8; Gameplay; End of the Round; variants · Checked 2026-09-25
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