Who goes first?
From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Mysterium?

Libellud English rulebook, current website version

The rulebook doesn't say how to choose roles: assign one player as the ghost and everyone else as psychics. The game begins with the ghost's turn.

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Rule details

Mysterium is cooperative. During their turn, the ghost chooses which psychic to give each Vision to.

Psychics can start discussing as soon as they receive their first Vision.

With 3 players, each psychic plays two colours.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.

Source & edition

  • Mysterium — English rulebookLibellud · Page 2, Game Setup roles and 3-Player variant; page 4, How to play a game round; pages 5–6, ghost and psychic turns · Checked 2026-09-25

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