From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Rhino Hero: Super Battle?

English HABA Super Battle rules

The best climber can start.

Rule details

Play proceeds clockwise. The rulebook does not prescribe a climbing contest to determine who is best.

Source & edition

Rhino Hero: Super Battle: HABA rulesHABA · How to Play; PDF pages 3 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 4
PDF page 3

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If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say.

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