In the standard Monopoly board game, how is the first player determined?

In the standard Monopoly board game, the first player is determined by the highest dice roll.

Each player rolls the dice, and the player with the highest total starts the game. Play then proceeds clockwise around the board, with players taking turns in sequence.

If two or more players tie for the highest roll, the tied players roll again to determine who starts. This method creates a neutral opening rather than giving priority to the person who owns the game or sits in a particular seat.

Some families use house rules such as choosing the youngest player or rolling to see who goes first. Those customs are not the standard opening procedure described in the official classic rules.