BANG! 2002
Designed by Emiliano Sciarra
What it is
A light american west, bluffing, card game game for 4-7 players (~20 min), built around hand management, hidden roles, hot potato.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1803 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
Mechanics
How to play BANG!
BANG! is a light game (rated 1.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 4–7 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an American West, Bluffing and Card Game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Hidden Roles and Hot Potato. A light american west, bluffing, card game game for 4-7 players (~20 min), built around hand management, hidden roles, hot potato. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1803 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about BANG!
How many players is BANG!?
BANG! plays with 4–7 players.
How long does BANG! take to play?
About 20 minutes per game.
Is BANG! hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.6 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is BANG! for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is BANG! good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.6/5 and a 8+ age rating — BANG! is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is BANG!?
BANG! is an American West, Bluffing, Card Game game, built on Hand Management, Hidden Roles, Hot Potato.
Where to buy BANG!
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