From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Overboss?
Brotherwise Games English base-game rules, December 2020
Choose a first player. The rulebook recommends whoever most recently raised a full legion of undead; if nobody has, choose randomly.
Rule details
Turns proceed clockwise from the chosen player.
The undead criterion is a recommendation, not a required way to choose.
Source & edition
- Overboss: English rulebookBrotherwise Games · Setup: first player · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3
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If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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