From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Paranormal Detectives?
Lucky Duck Games English rules
The Detective who most recently witnessed something scary takes the first turn.
Rule details
Detective turns then pass clockwise; the Ghost answers questions and never takes a turn.
Source & edition
- Paranormal Detectives: English rulebookLucky Duck Games · Course of Play, opening paragraph · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 6
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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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