Who goes first in Homeworlds?
Looney Labs English Homeworlds booklet, 16 PDF spreads
If the players are evenly matched in skill, flip a coin. Otherwise, the less experienced player begins.
Rule details
The game opens with a setup round in which each player chooses their Homeworld stars and initial ship.
Official tie-break or fallback
A coin flip chooses the starter when the players' skills are evenly matched.
Source & edition
- Homeworlds — Looney Labs rulesLooney Labs · Setup; Who Starts?; The First Turn; PDF pages 2, 3 · Checked 2026-09-23
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