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Who goes first in BANG! The Dice Game?

dV Giochi English edition

The Sheriff takes all five dice and starts the game. With three players, the Deputy starts instead.

Rule details

Play proceeds clockwise. Roles are dealt randomly; the three-player game uses Deputy, Outlaw and Renegade, with no Sheriff.

Source & edition

BANG! The Dice Game: English rulebookdV Giochi · Preparation step 8; The game; Special rules for 3 players · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 1, 2
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