From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Minecraft: Heroes of the Village?
Ravensburger US English rules, 2022
The player who most recently tamed an animal in Minecraft starts.
Rule details
If nobody qualifies, the youngest player begins. The starting player receives the white Illagers die during setup.
Source & edition
- Minecraft: Heroes of the Village: English rulesRavensburger · Game Setup step 8 and How to Play opening paragraph · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 3, 4
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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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