From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Monopoly?
Hasbro Classic Monopoly C1009 English instructions (2017)
Each player rolls both dice. The player with the highest total goes first, and play then passes to the left.
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- Monopoly: Hasbro Classic Monopoly C1009 English instructions (2017)Hasbro · Play, opening turn · Checked 2026-09-25
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