From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Star Wars: Jabba's Palace – A Love Letter Game?
Z-Man English 19-character-card edition
Whoever most recently rescued a friend starts the first round. Turns proceed clockwise.
Rule details
For the next round, the previous round’s winner starts. If several players tied for that win, choose randomly among those winners.
Source & edition
- Star Wars: Jabba's Palace – A Love Letter Game: Z-Man Games rulesZ-Man Games · Setup step 6; Taking a Turn; Starting the Next Round; PDF pages 3, 4, 7 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 3, 4, 7
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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