# BANG! The Dice Game: Old Saloon

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-8 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Lukas Zach, Michael Palm
- **Artists**: Riccardo Pieruccini
- **Publishers**: DV Games, ABACUSSPIELE, Albi, Bard Centrum Gier, Edge Entertainment, Gémklub, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: American West, Bluffing, Deduction, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Player Elimination, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already enjoy BANG! The Dice Game and crave more complexity and variety, this expansion is a bullseye to spice up your games!Lethal new charactersExtra role functionsTwo innovative Saloon diceModules for customizationMore strategic depthRequires base gameIncreases complexityMight extend playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for more shootouts and bluffing in the Wild West with BANG! The Dice Game: Old Saloon, the expansion that injects an extra dose of danger and strategy into your favorite dice game. This box of surprises comes with five modules that can be added at will, either one at a time or all at once, to supercharge your BANG! The Dice Game sessions.

What's new here? First, a whole bunch of new characters, each with their own lethal abilities to turn the game upside down. Then, extra roles that bring more twists and secrets to the table, increasing the tension and fun of deduction. And of course, new tokens to accompany all these novelties and make the game even more dynamic.

But the stars of the expansion are undoubtedly the two new Saloon dice: the 'Loudmouth' and the 'Coward'. These dice aren't just pretty; they introduce brand new mechanics that can completely change how you plan your attacks and defenses. The Loudmouth might give you extra firepower, but perhaps put you in the spotlight, while the Coward might offer an escape, but at a cost. Will you risk your luck and roll these treacherous dice? BANG! The Dice Game: Old Saloon is the perfect choice for those who already love the base game and want more depth, more characters, and more of that thrilling uncertainty of not knowing whom to trust.

## How to Play
Game Objective  
BANG! Dice Game: Old Saloon is an expansion that adds new modules to the base game, maintaining the Old West theme with duels, betrayals, and strategy. The objective varies depending on each player's identity:  
  
  Sheriff and Deputies: Eliminate all Outlaws and the Renegade.  
  Outlaws: Eliminate the Sheriff.  
  Renegade: Be the last survivor.  
  
Consult the manual for details regarding specific victory conditions.  

Setup  
  
  Add the Old Saloon expansion components to the base game, including the Wild West Saloon dice, characters, special identities, and Ghost tokens.  
  Choose which modules will be used (they can be combined or played separately).  
  Distribute identities according to the number of players, following the base game rules. The Sheriff must be revealed immediately.  
  Each player receives a character (some only work with specific modules).  
  Place the Chief's Arrow on the arrow token pile and the Wild West Saloon dice in the center of the table.  
  

Gameplay Flow  
The game follows the basic structure of BANG! Dice Game, with turns in clockwise order. Each turn has the following steps:  
  
  Dice Rolling: The player rolls 5 dice (or 6, if using specific abilities). They may choose to replace one basic die with a Wild West Saloon die (Braggart or Coward).  
  Resolution of Results: Symbols are resolved in this order:  
      
      Native arrow  
      Broken arrow  
      Bullet  
      Dynamite  
      "1" or "2" targets (single or double)  
      Beer (single or double)  
      Gatling Machine gun (single or double)  
      
    
  Abilities and Interactions: Players may use character or special identity abilities when permitted.  
  
Consult the manual for details regarding the Native attack phase and interactions with the Ghost.  

Actions and How to Play  
Module 1 - Wild West Saloon Dice  
  
  Braggart: Allows returning an arrow to the central pile (except for the Chief's Arrow).  
  Coward: Causes the player to lose 1 life point immediately.  
  
Double symbols count as two independent effects.  

Module 2 - Chief's Arrow  
Equivalent to 2 normal arrows. If a player has the Chief's Arrow and is the only one with more arrows during a Native attack, they do not lose life points.  

Module 3 - Special Identities  
Each player can use their ability once per game. Examples:  
  
  The Bear (Sheriff): Starts with +3 life points.  
  The Good (Deputy): Can become the new Sheriff.  
  The Gambler (Outlaw): Forces another player to reroll their dice.  
  

Module 5 - The Ghost  
Eliminated players become a Ghost and roll only 2 dice, affecting other players with tokens. They do not participate in arrow counts.  

End of Game and Scoring  
The game ends when:  
  
  Sheriff and Deputies eliminate all Outlaws and the Renegade.  
  Outlaws eliminate the Sheriff.  
  Renegade survives as the last player.  
  
Ghost wins if their original team wins.  

Tips for Winning  
  
  Use the Braggart die to reduce opponents' arrows before the Native attack.  
  If you are the Renegade, hide your identity and let the other players weaken each other.  
  Characters like Apache Kid or Doc Holliday have synergy with specific modules — choose them if they are in play.

## FAQ
### What is BANG! The Dice Game: Old Saloon?
It's an expansion for the dice game BANG! The Dice Game, adding new characters, roles, tokens, and two special dice (Loudmouth and Coward) to vary and deepen the gameplay experience.

### Do I need the base game to play Old Saloon?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game BANG! The Dice Game to be played. It does not function as a standalone game.

### How many modules does the expansion have and how do they work?
The expansion comes with five different modules. You can use them individually or combine them as you wish, adding them one by one or all at once to customize your games.

### Do the new Saloon dice (Loudmouth and Coward) significantly change the game?
Yes, they introduce new mechanics and strategic options. The Loudmouth can increase your firepower, but with risks, and the Coward offers more defensive options, directly affecting players' decisions.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's highly recommended for those who are already fans of BANG! The Dice Game and are looking for more variety, complexity, and new strategies. If you want more of that bluff-filled, shootout-heavy Wild West action, this is a great choice!

### Does the expansion increase game time?
As it adds more elements and options, games might become slightly longer, especially if you use multiple modules together. But the added fun makes it worth it!

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