From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Favelas?
WizKids English rules, 2017
Whoever most recently visited Rio de Janeiro goes first.
Official tie-break or fallback
If that results in a tie, choose the starting player at random.
Rule details
The youngest player rolls the Council Dice during setup; that is a separate task from taking the first turn.
After a turn, play continues to the left.
Source & edition
- Favelas RulesWizKids · Set-Up, steps I–J; On Your Turn · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 3–4
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