# BANG!: The Walking Dead

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #7295
- **Players**: 4-7 (Best with: 7)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.75 / 5
- **Publishers**: DV Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, The Op Games
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Fighting, Zombies
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Player Elimination, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're a fan of The Walking Dead and enjoy a social deduction game with a touch of elimination, this themed Bang! is a sure bet to liven up your game night!The Walking Dead themeDeduction and bluffingFast and tense matchesUnique character powersPlayer eliminationTheme-dependentCan be chaoticFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're into The Walking Dead universe and don't shy away from a bit of bluffing and player elimination, then this game is for you! Bang!: The Walking Dead is essentially the classic Bang! with Rick Grimes and his crew. The concept is straightforward: everyone gets a secret role – Leader, Savior, Survivor, or Loner – and the goal is to fulfill your faction's mission. The Leader is the revealed player, whom everyone knows needs protection, but the Saviors are aiming to take down. Survivors help the Leader stay alive, while the Loner, naturally, is out for themselves and wants to mess with everyone else. The fun comes from trying to figure out who's who while defending yourself, attacking others, and using your hand of cards to survive. It's a fast-paced game, perfect for those who want an experience full of tension and twists without spending hours learning complex rules. If you've played Bang! before, you'll feel right at home. However, if you're not a fan of player elimination before the game ends, you might want to consider other options. But for those who enjoy a good social deduction game with a zombie theme, this one delivers pure adrenaline!

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 4 to 7 players. The more people, the more chaos and fun!

### How long does a game session last?
A game of Bang!: The Walking Dead is quite fast, usually around 30 minutes. Perfect for those who don't want a lengthy game.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The rules are quite straightforward, especially if you're already familiar with the original Bang! The complexity comes more from the player interaction and deduction.

### What comes in the box?
Basically, a lot of cards with characters, secret roles, weapons, and actions, along with life point trackers.

### Is this a game for people who like 'killing' others?
Yes, player elimination is a mechanic present. If you don't enjoy that, it might not be the ideal game, but for those who do, it's quite exciting.

### Do I need to know The Walking Dead to play?
It helps a lot to get into the mood and understand the characters' motivations, but it's not strictly necessary to understand the rules and play.

### Can I mix it with the original Bang!?
Yes! The cards and components are compatible with the original Bang!, allowing for even more varied experiences.