From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Dust in the Wings?
Board & Dice English rules, 2019
The player who most recently visited a butterfly conservatory starts; alternatively, choose a starting player using a method of your own.
Rule details
The rulebook presents the alternative as an official open choice.
Source & edition
- Dust in the Wings: English rulebookBoard & Dice · Setup, step 7 · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 5
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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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