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.
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
Rule details
Play proceeds clockwise. Roles are dealt randomly; the three-player game uses Deputy, Outlaw and Renegade, with no Sheriff.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- BANG! The Dice Game — English rulebookdV Giochi · Preparation step 8; The game; Special rules for 3 players · Checked 2026-09-26
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