We use a ‘multi-player dictator game’ (MDG) to examine how individual redistribution behaviour is influenced by the observable actions of peers, and whether average contributions as well as the selected behavioural strategy is subject to an ‘anchoring effect’. We find that in the aggregate, individuals positively condition their redistribution choices on the contributions of first-movers in their group, suggesting conformity to peers. However, we observe that the average contributions of second-movers are affected by the first observable peer contribution (the anchor) that is presented to them using a sequential strategy. Additionally, the anchor is found to influence the behavioural strategy that individuals engage in; specifically, low anchors increase the likelihood of selecting self-interested strategies, whilst high anchors increase the likelihood of giving strategies. The distribution of ‘types’ is therefore dependent on the initial conditions of play – specifically, the initial amount that players observe - in the strategy game.