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Rules questions from the BoardGameGeek forum. Answers marked Official were confirmed by DV Games or the designers; official accounts: EmilianoSciarra, DV_Games.
Common mistakes
- Keeping two weapons or two copies of the same named card in play. Ruling · Rule
- Applying a character ability only during its owner’s turn when its text says it may be used at any time. Ruling · Rule
- Treating a BANG! card as a BANG! during Showdown. Ruling · Rule
- Allowing duplicate green cards with the same name. Ruling · Rule
- Using the discontinued two-player variant as the current official rules. Ruling · Rule
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May players state their role or lie about it? Official
Yes. Players may say anything about their role, including lying. Hand contents and direct requests for approval of a specific card play are excluded.
Source: BGG Rules thread
What if a player plays a new weapon without discarding the old one? Official
The player must immediately discard one weapon; only one weapon may remain in play.
Source: BGG Rules thread
When can Sid use his ability, and are discards hidden?
Sid may discard two cards for a life point whenever he can play, including during another player's turn when a response is allowed. The discard pile is face up, so discarded cards remain public information.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Can Suzy and a Volcanic fire repeatedly during Showdown?
No. During Showdown, each card counts as BANG! except BANG! cards count as Missed! instead; the Volcanic does not create a chain of shots.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Can I have two green-bordered cards with the same name in play?
No. The one-copy-per-name rule applies to green cards too, including Iron Plate.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Is the old official two-player variant still supported? Official
The publisher says that variant is outdated and no longer supported, and points players to the separate BANG! The Duel rules.
Source: BGG Rules thread
When do Dynamite and Jail resolve, and do event cards apply first? Official
Both checks happen at the beginning of the player's turn, before drawing. High Noon, A Fistful of Cards, and Wild West Show effects remain in force whenever their rules say they apply; nothing resolves between one turn ending and the next beginning.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Must I discard the required BANG! card for Duel or Indians!? Official
No. You may choose to discard the required card or lose one life point instead.
Source: BGG Rules thread
What if one card effect eliminates several players at once? Official
Finish resolving that event first, then check who won. A player eliminated during the event may still be part of the winning role: Outlaws can win even if they are all eliminated when the Sheriff also dies, while a Renegade wins if they are the sole survivor after the Sheriff dies.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Can I show my hand, and must I say how many cards I hold? Official
You may not show cards from your hand. The number of cards in hand is public information so players can check the hand limit.
Sources: BGG thread on showing cards, BGG thread on hand count
Who gets the three-card reward if an Outlaw dies after playing Duel? Official
Nobody. The reward goes to the player who played the card that caused the elimination, and an Outlaw who played Duel to eliminate themselves is not another player who can take that reward.
Source: BGG Rules thread
What happens to Dynamite if its holder is eliminated before their next turn? Official
When a player is eliminated, discard every card in front of them, including Dynamite.
Source: BGG Rules thread
May I play Panic! or Cat Balou against myself? Official
Yes. Both cards may target yourself; BANG! may not.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Must I use my Barrel when a BANG! targets me? Official
No. The Barrel draw is optional.
Source: BGG Rules thread
Can Black Jack keep revealing cards as long as he draws Hearts? Official
No. His ability applies only to his first draw each turn.
Source: BGG Rules thread
May I play Beer while already at my starting health? Official
Yes, but it restores no life points.
Source: BGG Rules thread
May I play Beer while in Jail?
You may play Beer only as a response to a lethal loss of your last life point. Jail does not allow you to play Beer during the skipped turn as a normal action.
Source: BGG Rules thread