- BGG rank
- BGG #49
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
- 2–5 players
- 20–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,322
- BGG rating
- 7.9
High Moon
2026
Rules assistance for High Moon
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- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
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High Moon is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Antonio Guillamó "Guilla" and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building.
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About the game
Drive your skelecows from your ranches through Death Valley to the breweries, where spooky liquors are distilled. High Moon is a route-building spooky western game with very simple rules: On your turn, you simply place a card covering part of those already on the table and then place your markers to connect points of interest. However, the decisions each turn are challenging: When placing cards, you can get extra route tokens but you may also give some to your rivals. When placing your route tokens, you may advance on 3 different spirit tracks or gain Spirit Tokens that grant you special bonuses, allowing you to place some extra route pieces. High Moon is a game you can explain in 5 minutes, but it will challenge your mind during the game! —description from the publisher
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- Combo Games (II)
Questions and answers
High Moon supports 2–4 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 High Moon is 40–60 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 High Moon 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.
High Moon has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
High Moon belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Horror, and American West. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building. 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 High Moon are: Antonio Guillamó "Guilla". 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 High Moon as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.