
- BGG rating
- 9.0
High Noon: Bloodcreek Bushwhackers
- 2–6 players
- 60–120 min
- 2021

2024
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High Noon is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Dwight Cenac II and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Grid Movement, and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
Howdy, partner! In High Noon, players control different posses vying for dominance at the turn of the 20th Century in the fictional Wild West state of Saratoga. Players send their posses into battle to settle their scores the only way they know how: gunslinging. Loot crates are strategically placed across the board and have the ability to give each posse a unique advantage during the firefight. Within the loot crates, players will find valuable supplies, medicines, and firepower to give them an edge against their opponents. Victory is declared at the end of twelve rounds at which time the posse that has collected the most gold wins. Gold is awarded by how much damage and mayhem is dealt in the shootout. Alternatively, players can continue the fight until one posse remains and is declared the "Last Posse Standing".
High Noon supports 2–6 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 Noon is 60–120 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 Noon for ages 9 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 Noon has a complexity rating of 2.3 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 Noon belongs to these categories: Fighting and American West. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Grid Movement, and Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Noon are: Dwight Cenac II. 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 Noon 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.