
- BGG rating
- 6.9
BANG! The Bullet!
- 3–8 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for BANG! High Noon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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BANG! High Noon is an expansion for BANG! released in 2003 for 4–7 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Emiliano Sciarra and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
In this expansion to BANG!, there are 15 new High Noon cards: shuffle them and put the one called "High Noon" at the bottom. Each turn the Sheriff reveals a new High Noon card which every player must obey for the entire turn. For example, during Hangover all characters lose their special abilities. With Blessing the suit of every card becomes Hearts (so, Barrels always work and Dynamite never explodes, etc.). Even if you're already out of the game you can even come back as a ghost for a turn during the Ghost Town phase, and try to win! "In the Wild West, the shootouts between the Outlaws and the Sheriff are becoming particularly tough. Players must be ready to welcome the Dalton Gang, keep cool during the Gold Rush and be really careful when walking in the ghost town!" This first expansion for BANG! is very cheap and easy to play.
BANG! High Noon supports 4–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for BANG! High Noon is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists BANG! High Noon for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
BANG! High Noon has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BANG! High Noon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of BANG! High Noon are: Emiliano Sciarra. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists BANG! High Noon as an expansion for BANG!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BANG! to use it. Check that your edition of BANG! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.