From the publisher’s rulebook
Starting rule for Owl Solve That!
SimplyFun English rules linked from product SKU SF169
Everyone draws a random number card. The player with the highest number goes first.
Source & edition
- Owl Solve That! — SimplyFun rulesSimplyFun · Setup · Checked 2026-09-28
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Rule details
The manual does not say how to resolve equal highest numbers.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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