From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Campaign Manager 2008?
Z-Man Games English edition
The player who first finishes building their Campaign Strategy deck may go first. With the preconstructed starting decks, the player closest to their 18th birthday may go first.
Rule details
Play alternates between the two players.
Source & edition
- Campaign Manager 2008: English rulebookZ-Man Games · Playing the Game; credits · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 5, 8
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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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