Who goes first in BANG!?
dV Giochi English rules, fourth edition
Roles are dealt at random and the Sheriff reveals their role card. The Sheriff begins.
If your rules call for a random choice, use the player picker.
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.
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
Source & edition
- BANG! — English rulesdV Giochi · Page 2, Setup (roles and Sheriff reveal); page 3, The Game · Checked 2026-09-25
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