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Who goes first in Telestrations?

The Op English second edition

Everyone starts together: each player selects a secret prompt, then the group sketches at the same time. With an odd number of players, pass the books left before the first sketch; with an even number, sketch in your own book.

If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.

Rule details

Keep passing books to the left between sketching and guessing steps.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.

Source & edition

Telestrations — English rulebookThe Op / USAopoly · Let’s play — Select a prompt; Number of players; Sketching · Checked 2026-09-26
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