From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Math Room?
SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF093
The last player to ring a doorbell goes first.
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- Math Room — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Setup · Checked 2026-09-28
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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