From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Hooky?
Rio Grande Games English rules
The person most recently in a classroom starts. The rules also allow choosing a starter randomly.
Rule details
The starting player keeps that role throughout the game.
Source & edition
- Hooky: Rio Grande Games rulesRio Grande Games · Setup, opening paragraph and step 2; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3
Image: © Rio Grande Games, Friends of Aseema, and cover artists (precise ownership not stated on product pages) · Board Game Bliss retailer, Rio Grande Games box artwork
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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