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BANG! The Dice Game reference sheet

Overview

  • 3–8 players, ~15 min, hidden roles (Sheriff, Deputy, Outlaw, Renegade) [p.1 — Object of the game]
  • Sheriff wins by eliminating all Outlaws and Renegades [p.1 — Object of the game]
  • Outlaws win by eliminating the Sheriff [p.1 — Object of the game]
  • Renegade wins by being the last player alive [p.1 — Object of the game]
  • Core loop: roll 5 dice up to 3 times, resolve symbols to shoot, heal, or trigger events [p.1 — The Game]
  • Arrows and Dynamite resolve immediately; all other symbols resolve after final roll [p.1 — The Dice]

Setup

  1. Take roles matching player count and shuffle; deal one face-down to each player [p.1 — Preparation]
  2. Sheriff reveals his role; all others keep theirs secret [p.1 — Preparation]
  3. Shuffle characters; deal one face-up to each player; each player reads their ability aloud [p.1 — Preparation]
  4. Each player takes bullets (life points) shown on their character card; Sheriff takes 2 extra [p.1 — Preparation]
  5. Place 9 arrows in a central pile; place remaining bullets in central supply [p.1 — Preparation]
  6. Sheriff takes the 5 dice and goes first [p.1 — Preparation]

Role counts by player count

Players Sheriff Renegade Outlaw Deputy
4 1 1 2 0
5 1 1 2 1
6 1 1 3 1
7 1 1 3 2
8 1 2 3 2

Turn structure

  1. Roll all 5 dice [p.1 — The Game]
  2. Resolve any Arrow dice immediately (take arrow tokens; if last arrow taken, Indians attack) [p.1 — The Dice]
  3. Optionally re-roll any non-Dynamite dice — up to 2 more times (3rd roll is mandatory accept) [p.1 — The Game]
  4. Resolve all remaining dice results in order: Arrows → Dynamite → Bull's Eye → Beer → Gatling [p.1 — The Dice]
  5. Pass dice to player on your left [p.1 — The Game]

Actions

Symbol Effect Special Rule
Arrow Take 1 arrow token; if last arrow taken, Indians attack (each player loses 1 HP per arrow held), then all discard arrows Resolve immediately each roll; can re-roll
Dynamite 3+ Dynamites = lose 1 HP, turn ends immediately (other results still resolve) Cannot be re-rolled
Bull's Eye 1 Target player 1 seat away loses 1 HP Resolve simultaneously with Bull's Eye 2
Bull's Eye 2 Target player 2 seats away loses 1 HP Treat as Bull's Eye 1 if ≤3 players remain
Beer Any one player (including yourself) gains 1 HP, up to their starting maximum Wasted if target is already at max HP
Gatling 3+ Gatlings = all other players lose 1 HP; discard all your arrows

End of game

  • Sheriff eliminated: If a Renegade is the only survivor → Renegade wins; otherwise → all Outlaws win [p.1 — End of the Game]
  • All Outlaws & Renegades eliminated: Sheriff + all Deputies win [p.1 — End of the Game]
  • Eliminated players still win if their team wins [p.1 — Running Out of Life Points]
  • 8-player rule: Each Renegade plays solo; if Sheriff is eliminated while both Renegades are alive, Outlaws win [p.1 — End of the Game]
  • 3-player rule: Roles are face-up; Deputy must eliminate Renegade, Renegade must eliminate Outlaw, Outlaw must eliminate Deputy; Deputy goes first [p.2 — 3-player rules]

Glossary

  • Bullets: Life point tokens; Sheriff starts with character amount +2 [p.1 — Preparation]
  • Arrows: Tokens accumulated from Arrow dice; when the last arrow is taken, Indians attack [p.1 — The Dice]
  • Indians attack: Each player loses 1 HP per arrow in front of them; all arrows discarded after [p.1 — The Dice]
  • Gatling Gun: Activated by 3+ Gatling results; all other players lose 1 HP; roller discards all arrows [p.1 — The Dice]
  • Renegade: Secret role; wins only by being the last player alive [p.1 — Object of the game]
  • Deputy: Secret role (except 3-player); must protect and help the Sheriff [p.1 — Object of the game]

FAQ

  • Q: Can I re-roll Dynamite? — A: No, Dynamite can never be re-rolled [p.1 — The Dice]
  • Q: When do I resolve Arrows? — A: Immediately after each roll, not at the end of your turn [p.1 — The Dice]
  • Q: Can I heal above my starting life points? — A: No, Beer is wasted if the target is already at maximum [p.1 — The Dice]
  • Q: What happens if all players are eliminated simultaneously? — A: Outlaws win [p.1 — End of the Game]
  • Q: Do eliminated players still win? — A: Yes, if their team achieves the win condition [p.1 — Running Out of Life Points]
  • Q: On the 3rd re-roll, can I re-roll dice I previously kept? — A: Yes, on the third roll you may re-roll any dice including ones kept from the second roll [p.1 — The Game]

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