From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in The Scrambled States of America?
Gamewright English rules (© 2002 Gamewright)
When everyone is ready, the player to the left of the dealer turns over the first Scramble card and reads it aloud.
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- The Scrambled States of America: RulesGamewright · Setup and start of play · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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