Bang! Rule Summary

 

Bang! Rule Summary
(2002)

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1. Overview

• Genre: Hidden role, card game, western shootout
• Players: 4–7 players (8 with expansion)
• Play Time: ~30–45 minutes
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (Simple mechanics, deep interaction)
• Highlights:
  • Secret roles and alliances
  • Intense bluffing, deduction, and shootouts
  • Unique characters with special abilities

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2. Objective 🎯

• Fulfill your role’s mission to win:

RoleWin Condition

Sheriff	Eliminate all Outlaws and the Renegade 🔵
Deputy	Help the Sheriff survive 🛡️
Outlaws	Kill the Sheriff 🔴
Renegade	Be the last player standing 🃏

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3. Components 🃏

• Role cards (hidden, Sheriff is revealed)
• Character cards (with unique HP and powers)
• Playing cards (weapons, attacks, defenses, etc.)
• Bullet tokens (HP markers)

📌 Theme:
Western duel with hidden loyalties —
play smart, shoot fast, and survive!

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4. Gameplay Flow 🔄

1️⃣ Setup

• Deal 1 role card to each player (Sheriff is revealed)
• Assign character card and HP
• Draw 2 cards per player

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2️⃣ On Your Turn

• Draw 2 cards
• Play as many cards as you want (only 1 Bang! unless ability says otherwise)
• Discard down to HP limit

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3️⃣ Key Card Types

• Bang! – Shoot a player within range 🔫
• Missed! – Block a Bang! 🛡️
• Beer – Heal 1 HP 🍺
• Weapons – Increase shooting range
• Specials – Duel, Jail, Dynamite, etc.

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5. Win Conditions 🏁

• Sheriff dies → Outlaws or Renegade win
• All Outlaws + Renegade eliminated → Sheriff team wins
• Renegade alone alive → Renegade wins

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6. Tips 💡

✅ Bluffing and reading players is key 🧠
✅ Deputies must protect without revealing too soon
✅ Renegades need patience and timing ⏱️
✅ Outlaws should coordinate attacks on the Sheriff
✅ Strategic use of cards determines your fate 🎴