From the publisher’s rulebook
Starting rule for BANG!
dV Giochi English rules, fourth edition
Roles are dealt at random and the Sheriff reveals their role card. The Sheriff begins.
Rule details
Play proceeds in turns in clockwise order from the Sheriff.
The Sheriff plays with one extra bullet (life point) beyond their character card.
Source & edition
- BANG!: English rulesdV Giochi · Page 2, Setup (roles and Sheriff reveal); page 3, The Game · Checked 2026-09-25Printed page references: 2, 3
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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