- BGG rating
- 6.7
BANG! High Noon
- 4–7 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,826
- BGG rating
- 6.5
BANG!
2002
Rules assistance for BANG!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for BANG!
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BANG! is a board game released in 2002 for 4–7 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Emiliano Sciarra and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.9
BANG! Dodge City
- 3–8 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2004
- BGG rating
- 6.5
BANG! Uncle Will
- 4–7 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2004
- BGG rating
- 6.5
BANG! A Fistful of Cards
- 4–7 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2005
- BGG rating
- 5.8
BANG! Face Off
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2005
- BGG rating
- 6.4
BANG! Claus "The Saint"
- 4–7 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2007
- BGG rating
- 6.6
BANG! Johnny Kisch
- 4–7 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2007
- BGG rating
- 7.1
BANG! Dodge City with High Noon expansion
- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 6.7
BANG! Wild West Show
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 6.7
BANG! Gold Rush
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 7.3
BANG! The Valley of Shadows
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 7.0
BANG! High Noon/A Fistful of Cards
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.0
BANG! Expansion Pack
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.2
BANG! Armed & Dangerous
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.1
BANG! The Great Train Robbery
- 4–7 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.9
BANG!: Emiliano
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.5
BANG! Legends
- 4–7 players
- 30–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 7.6
BANG! Most Wanted
- 4–7 players
- 30 min
- 2024
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- 15 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #603
- BGG rating
- 7.1
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- 3–7 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,636
- BGG rating
- 6.3
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- 4–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2002
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,496
- BGG rating
- 6.5
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- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2007
About the game
"The Outlaws hunt the Sheriff. The Sheriff hunts the Outlaws. The Renegade plots secretly, ready to take one side or the other. Bullets fly. Who among the gunmen is a Deputy, ready to sacrifice himself for the Sheriff? And who is a merciless Outlaw, willing to kill him? If you want to find out, just draw (your cards)!" (From back of box) The card game BANG! recreates an old-fashioned spaghetti western shoot-out, with each player randomly receiving a Character card to determine special abilities, and a secret Role card to determine their goal. Four different Roles are available, each with a unique victory condition: Sheriff - Kill all Outlaws and the Renegade Deputy - Protect the Sheriff and kill any Outlaws Outlaw - Kill the Sheriff Renegade - Be the last person standing A player's Role is kept secret, except for the Sheriff. Character cards are placed face up on table, and also track strength (hand limit) in addition to special ability. There are 22 different types of cards in the draw deck. Most common are the BANG! cards, which let you shoot at another player, assuming the target is within "range" of your current gun. The target player can play a "MISSED!" card to dodge the shot. Other cards can provide temporary boosts while in play (for example, different guns to improve your firing range) and special one-time effects to help you or hinder your opponents (such as Beer to restore health, or Barrels to hide behind during a shootout). A horse is useful for keeping your distance from unruly neighbors, while the Winchester can hit a target at range 5. The Gatling is a deadly exception where range doesn't matter: it can only be used once, but targets all other players at the table! Information on the cards is displayed using language-independent symbols, and 7 summary/reference cards are included.
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- asmodee
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- Tilsit
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- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
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- DV Games
- Geekach LLC
- Mayfair Games
- ABACUSSPIELE
- Albi
- Crómola
- Inter Hobby Co., Ltd.
- Lautapelit.fi
- White Goblin Games
- Top Toys
- Bard Centrum Gier
- Land of Beautiful Mind (سرزمین ذهن زیبا)
- Meeple
- Board Game VN
- BGA Plus
- Games4you
Questions and answers
BANG! supports 4–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for BANG! is 20–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists BANG! for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
BANG! has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BANG! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of BANG! are: Emiliano Sciarra. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists BANG! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.