From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Favelas?

WizKids English rules, 2017

Whoever most recently visited Rio de Janeiro goes first.

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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.

Official tie-break or fallback

If that results in a tie, choose the starting player at random.

Source & edition

  • Favelas RulesWizKids · Set-Up, steps I–J; On Your Turn · Checked 2026-09-24

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