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Who goes first in Monopoly?
Winning Moves Monopoly 1980s edition rules (2022 sheet) · English
Starting with the Banker, each player rolls the dice. The player with the highest total starts the play.
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- Monopoly — RulesWinning Moves Games · "The Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
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