Board Game Arena

I was curious as to why 6 players has been the setting for Bang arena mode for so many seasons in a row now. I have played a good amount of games and outlaws clearly have the edge at this player count. 5 players is more balanced for the teams.

Indeed I agree wholeheartedly that arena mode should be changed as outlaws have large win rate with 6 players. I even made a post similar to this one. I understand if people don't think 7 players is good because it might be tough to fill up with players consistently. However, I think 5 players should be fine and is certainly more balanced for all the teams.

SomtochukwuClapham wrote: ↑12 January 2026, 12:18 I was curious as to why 6 players has been the setting for Bang arena mode for so many seasons in a row now. I have played a good amount of games and outlaws clearly have the edge at this player count. 5 players is more balanced for the teams.

Thats why https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41859 .
Winrate will switch from outlaws to team sheriff, its not my feelings, its what dataset shows. Main reason - bad renegade players, who killing outlaw in 5 players games But good news for renegade, his winrate will grow up (for good players). Also why 6 players looks optimal - the characters! Some characters in 5 ppl will become realy trash (Rozy,Sam) bcoz of theyr mechanics