From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls – Disney Edition?
Ravensburger English rules, copyright 2024

There are no individual turns. Whoever most recently watched a Disney movie becomes the first round's Leader.
Rule details
Give that player the Leader Badge. The group chooses actions together; the Leader guides the discussion and has the final say if players disagree.
The solo game uses two Heroes and the two-player setup.
Source & edition
- Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls – Disney Edition: Ravensburger rulesRavensburger · Setup step 8; Gameplay; Leader; Single Player and credits; PDF pages 3, 4, 5, 8 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3, 4, 5, 8
Image: © Ravensburger; Disney; Disney/Pixar · Ravensburger
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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