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BANG! Armed & Dangerous

BANG! Armed & Dangerous

4-7
Players
40
Minutes
8+
Age
2017
Published

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What to Expect

This expansion introduces deadly weapons, powerful gear, and lethal ammo as Dangerous cards. Players add load tokens to these cards and their characters to activate abilities or enhance effects. Reloading requires playing blue-bordered cards or discarding at turn's end. It also adds eight new skilled gunslingers, enhancing team play and bluffing elements.

Who Is This Game For?

BANG! Armed & Dangerous targets fans of the base BANG! game and players who enjoy bluffing, team-based play, and hand management. Suitable for 4 to 7 players aged 8 and up, with about 40 minutes playtime. It's a family-level game with light to medium complexity, ideal for those with some card game experience.

How It Works

The expansion adds new cards featuring Hand Management, Player Elimination, Take That, and Team-Based Game mechanics. Players place load tokens on Dangerous cards to trigger special abilities or enhance effects. Reloading is done by playing blue cards or discarding cards at turn end, requiring tactical choices. The new gunslingers bring additional abilities within the team play framework.

Hand Management Player Elimination Take That Team-Based Game

What Makes It Special

Designed by Emiliano Sciarra, BANG! Armed & Dangerous expands the well-known BANG! card game with new dangerous cards and a load mechanic adding tactical depth. While it has no awards, it is an official expansion that strengthens BANG!'s bluffing and team play character.

Pro

  • Expands the base BANG! game with new cards and mechanics
  • Adds tactical depth through the load mechanic
  • Supports team play and bluffing
  • Maintains a playtime of about 40 minutes

Contra

  • Requires the base game to play
  • Not designed for solo or 2-3 players
  • Needs prior knowledge of BANG!

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in the Wild West theme of the BANG! series. Players take on the roles of gunslingers using weapons and gear in duels.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Learn the base BANG! game first before trying the new mechanics in this expansion.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

No, BANG! Armed & Dangerous requires at least 4 players and is not designed for solo play.

How long does a game really take?

A game takes about 40 minutes; the expansion does not significantly add to this.

What prior experience do I need?

Basic knowledge of the base BANG! game is necessary, as the expansion builds on it.

How does this compare to similar games?

The expansion adds a load mechanic and new cards, enhancing BANG!'s bluffing and team play.

Is this suitable for families?

Yes, suitable from age 8 with moderate complexity, for families who enjoy team games.

What mechanic makes it special?

The load mechanic combined with hand management and team-based gameplay stands out.

Fazit

Recommended for players wanting to deepen their BANG! experience with new weapons and more complex actions. Less suitable for beginners without base game familiarity.