Bang! Card Game Rules

Bang! is a shootout game in Spaghetti Western style, where players take on the roles of Sheriff, Outlaws, Deputies, and a Renegade, each with their own character and goal. The base rules cover 4 to 7 players, and the box holds 7 role cards, 16 characters, 7 summary cards, 80 playing cards, 30 bullets and 7 playing boards. You can find it here: bang wild west card game on Amazon

Objective

The objective of the game is to achieve each character's individual goal:

• Sheriff: Eliminate all Outlaws and the Renegade to protect law and order.
• Outlaws: Kill the Sheriff, but eliminating each other is also acceptable to gain rewards.
• Deputies: Help and protect the Sheriff, sharing his goal at all costs.
• Renegade: Become the new Sheriff by being the last character in play.

Setup

Before the first game, carefully remove the bullet tokens from their frames. Each player takes a playing board, places it in front of them to hold their role, character, weapon, and bullets. Divide the role cards according to the number of players:

• 4 players: 1 Sheriff, 1 Renegade, 2 Outlaws
• 5 players: 1 Sheriff, 1 Renegade, 2 Outlaws, 1 Deputy
• 6 players: 1 Sheriff, 1 Renegade, 3 Outlaws, 1 Deputy
• 7 players: 1 Sheriff, 1 Renegade, 3 Outlaws, 2 Deputies

Shuffle the characters and give one face up to each player. Each player announces the name of their character and reads their ability. Each player takes as many bullets as shown on their character. The Sheriff plays with one additional bullet: if their character card shows three bullets, they are considered to have four; if they have four bullets, then the Sheriff plays with five. Put the remaining roles, boards, and character cards back in the box.

Shuffle the playing cards and give each player as many cards, face down, as the bullets they have. Put the remaining playing cards face down in the middle of the table, as a draw pile. Leave room for the discard pile.

How to Play

The game is played in turns, in clockwise order. Each player's turn is divided into three phases:

1. Draw two cards: Draw the top two cards from the draw pile. As soon as the draw pile is empty, shuffle the discard pile to create a new playing deck.

2. Play any number of cards: Now you may play cards to help yourself or hurt the other players, trying to eliminate them. You can only play cards during your turn (exception: Missed! and Beer, see below). You are not forced to play cards during this phase. You can play any number of cards; there are only three limitations:

   • You can play only 1 BANG! card per turn (this applies only to BANG! cards, not to cards with the symbol).
   • You can have only 1 copy of any one card in play (one card is a copy of another if they have the same name).
   • You can have only 1 weapon in play (when you play a new weapon, discard the one you have in play).

3. Discard Excess Cards: Once the second phase is over (you do not want to or cannot play any more cards), then you must discard from your hand any cards exceeding your hand-size limit. Your hand size limit, at the end of your turn, is equal to the number of bullets (i.e., life points) you currently have.

Scoring and End of Game

The game ends when one of the following conditions is met:

• The Sheriff is killed. If the Renegade is the only one alive, then he wins. Otherwise, the Outlaws win.
• All the Outlaws and the Renegade are killed. The Sheriff and his Deputies win.

Common Variants

For your first few games, you can try a simplified version of the game by removing all cards with the book symbol before getting started.

A Fun Fact or Record

Bang! is a popular card game that has been enjoyed by many since its release in 2002. It has spawned numerous expansions and variations, making it a staple in many card game collections.

Where to Get the Game

Embark on a Wild West adventure with Bang! The card game is available on Amazon. bang wild west card game on Amazon

Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

• Forgetting to draw two cards at the start of your turn.
• Playing more than one BANG! card per turn.
• Forgetting to discard excess cards at the end of your turn.
• Playing a card without considering its interactions with other cards in play.

FAQ

1. How many players do the standard role distributions cover?

   • The role cards are dealt for 4, 5, 6 or 7 players, as listed in the setup above. Dedicated two-player rules exist separately from these base rules.

2. Can I use cards from other expansions in my regular Bang! game?

   • Expansions such as Dodge City, Gold Rush and The Bullet add their own cards and rules, so check each expansion's own rulebook before mixing it in.

3. How is the distance between players worked out?

   • It is the minimum number of places between two players, counting clockwise or counterclockwise. Normally you can only reach targets at a distance of 1, which is the range of your Colt .45, and weapons change only your shooting range, never the distance itself.

4. Can I play Bang! without using the playing boards?

   • Yes, but using the boards can help keep track of each player's life points, role, and weapons.

5. What happens if I run out of cards during the game?

   • If you run out of cards, shuffle the discard pile to create a new draw pile.

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