Who goes first in Math Medalist?
SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF162

Choose a game first. In Multiplication Zones, the first person to multiply their age by two starts. In Field of Hundreds, the first person to add 100 + 90 + 10 starts.
Source & edition
- Math Medalist — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Multiplication Zones Setup; On Your Turn; Field of Hundreds Setup · Checked 2026-09-28
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Rule details
The two sides of the gameboard have different opening criteria. Use the one for the game being played.
In Multiplication Zones, later rounds pass the starting role clockwise.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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