Who goes first in Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side?
Ravensburger English base-game rules, copyright 2022, EN01
Use the game's playful criterion—whoever last used the Force—or let the oldest player start.
Rule details
The first player starts with no Credits, the second with one, and the third and fourth with two each.
Official tie-break or fallback
Choosing the oldest player is an official alternative, not just a tie-break.
Source & edition
- Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side — Ravensburger rulesRavensburger · Setup step 7; credits and back-cover edition code; PDF pages 3, 19, 20 · Checked 2026-09-23
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