From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Three of a Crime?
English Gamewright rules
Whoever most recently visited a police station is the first eyewitness. The detective on their left makes the first questioning play.
Source & edition
- Three of a Crime: Gamewright rulesGamewright · Opening round and questioning instructions, PDF page 1 · Checked 2026-09-23
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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