BANG! Armed & Dangerous
DV Games, ABACUSSPIELE, Albi · Board game · 2017
4–7 · best 7
20–40 min
Weight 1.7/5
8.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.2
rating
BGG
8.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Spice up your BANG! games with this expansion packed with new weapons and tricks! If you enjoy the chaos and bluffing of the base game, you'll love the new strategies Armed & Dangerous brings.
Highlights
- New dangerous cards
- Load and reload mechanic
- Stylish new characters
- More unpredictability and tactics
Keep in mind
- Increases complexity
- Requires base game
- Language dependent
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of the original BANG!, get ready for more Wild West chaos with the Armed & Dangerous expansion! This gem introduces a bunch of "Dangerous" cards featuring weapons, gear, and ammo that add extra spice to the showdown. The main new feature is the "load" system: you can accumulate tokens on cards and your character to boost abilities, activate special powers, or upgrade regular cards. Reloading these dangerous cards requires some strategy, either by playing a blue card or discarding something from your hand at the end of your turn. Plus, you get eight new gunslingers to shake things up even more, each with their own unique tricks and skills. If you love plot twists, bluffing, and a good virtual shootout, this expansion is for you. It adds a layer of resource management and tactical decisions that make the game even more dynamic and unpredictable, without overcomplicating the core rules. Just grab the cards, distribute the tokens, and see who survives the next hail of bullets!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
DV Games, ABACUSSPIELE, Albi, Bard Centrum Gier, Edge Entertainment, Gémklub, Hobby World, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
Designer
Emiliano Sciarra
Artist
Stefano Landini
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,424owners
130wishlist
21want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base BANG! game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Armed & Dangerous is an expansion, so you need to own the base BANG! game to use these new cards and characters.
How many players does this expansion support?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 4 to 7 players. It adds more variety without changing the player count.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
It adds an extra layer of strategy with the 'Dangerous' cards and the load system, but the learning curve isn't too steep, especially if you're already familiar with the basic BANG!.
How long does a game session last with the expansion?
Games remain quick, typically lasting between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the number of players and how quickly the sheriff is revealed (or not!).
Does this expansion significantly change the base game experience?
It introduces many new options and twists, making the game more dynamic and unpredictable, while retaining the core BANG! essence that everyone loves.
Do I need to translate the cards?
Yes, the card content is in English, and Ludopedia indicates moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have a translated reference or use translated cards to facilitate gameplay.
