Welcome to the Bang! page! This guide covers the rules, setup, and how to play the classic Wild West shootout card game using Tabletop Simulator (TTS)—including support for custom scripting and character zones if desired.
Bang! is a hidden-role card game set in the Wild West. Players take on secret roles—Sheriff, Deputies, Outlaws, and Renegade—and use action cards to attack, heal, and bluff their way to victory.
Each role has a unique goal, and character abilities spice up every match with chaos and strategy.
🎯 Objective: Complete your role’s secret win condition.
🔢 Players: 4-7 (Supports up to 8 with expansions)
⏳ Playtime: ~30-45 minutes
🎭 Genres: Hidden Roles, Player Elimination, Western Theme
At the start of the game, each player is dealt a secret role:
The number of each role depends on player count.
Each player is also assigned a Character Card, giving a unique passive ability and starting life total.
Each turn follows this structure:
🔫 Bang! Limit: You can play only one Bang! per turn (unless your character or a card allows more).
Use your character’s ability strategically to get ahead.
When a player reaches 0 life, they’re eliminated.
The game ends when:
Q: What happens if I run out of cards in the deck?
➡ Shuffle the discard pile into a new draw deck.
Q: Can I target anyone with Bang!?
➡ Only players within your current attack range (based on seat order and equipment).
Q: Can the Sheriff heal others?
➡ Yes! Beer and certain characters can target other players unless restricted by the card.
🔹 Draw fast, shoot first, and watch out for the Dynamite! 💥🤠