From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Room 25?
Matagot English rules, original Room 25 modes
The player who most recently watched a reality TV show starts.
Rule details
The first player’s turn marker goes first in the line; after each turn, that marker moves to the end and the player to the left becomes first.
Source & edition
- Room 25: English rulebookMatagot · Setup; Turn, countdown step · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 1, 2
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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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