From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Utter Nonsense! Family Edition?
PlayMonster English rules (Family Edition)
The first Nonsense Judge is the person deemed to have the stinkiest feet. Phrases are then played starting with the player to the Judge’s left.
Source & edition
- Utter Nonsense! Family Edition — RulesPlayMonster · "The Rules of Play" Nos. 1, 3 and 5 · Checked 2026-10-01
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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