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Starting rule for Guess Who?

Hasbro English instructions, item 05801

The younger player goes first. Players then alternate turns asking a YES or NO question.

Source & edition

Guess Who? — Instructions (item 058010000)Hasbro · "Playing The Game" section · Checked 2026-09-27
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Rule details

Each player first chooses a Mystery Character from their own tray before play begins.

For tournament-style Championship Play, the first player to win five games is the Champion.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say.

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