From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Tumblin’ Monkeys?
Mattel English instructions, item T1852 (2009)
The youngest player goes first.
Source & edition
- Tumblin’ Monkeys — InstructionsMattel · Start of play · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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