Who goes first?
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Who goes first in Is or Isn't?

SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF192

Is or Isn’t SimplyFun game box with colorful animals reading a book

The first person to say aloud the opposite of “up” goes first.

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Rule details

The basic game removes the six Flip cards; the selected variant tile is placed before play.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say.

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