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High Noon: Against the Clock

Created by High Noon Game Inc.

Take High Noon to the next level with new 3D expansions, legendary loot, and exclusive content. Back now and join the adventure as we shape the future of this wild west tabletop universe!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Delayed, Not Derailed – A Transparent Look at Where We Stand
over 1 year ago – Wed, Apr 02, 2025 at 03:32:50 PM

Howdy, posse.

I want to take a moment to give you a transparent update on where things stand with High Noon: Against the Clock. You’ve trusted me with your support, and I don’t take that lightly. So let’s talk about what’s going right, what’s gone wrong, and how we’re fixing it.

📦 SHIPPING DELAY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Our original goal was to have everything shipped by the end of February. Unfortunately, we’ve hit a major snag in production—specifically with the 3D Bank and Jail constructs.
Here’s the full picture:

 My process is to work with a third-party company to create physical prototypes, which I then send to the factory for production. That workflow has always gone smoothly with cards and game boards. But Against the Clock introduced something new: fully 3D structures. And that’s where unexpected complications arose.

The factory ran into compatibility issues with the cut files generated by the prototype company—issues I didn’t anticipate. As a result, we’ve had to completely rebuild the cut lines from scratch. On top of that, there were visual alignment issues with some of the artwork that required multiple rounds of rapid prototyping and home testing on my end.

I want to be crystal clear here: this is not the fault of the factory or the prototype company. Both teams have done an incredible job and have gone above and beyond with their communication, professionalism, and commitment. The delays are the result of complex logistics and my own underestimation of what was involved in transitioning from physical mockups to production-ready files. I should have taken this part of the process more seriously from the start.

This is on me—and I own it.

Moving forward, I will not launch another campaign until the factory has successfully produced a fully approved, quality-checked prototype. No more guesswork. No more unnecessary delays. That’s my promise.

🤠 GOOD NEWS – THE FIRST PLAYER TOKENS ARE HERE!


On a more exciting note: the metal First Player tokens have arrived—and they are absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship and finish are top-tier, and I think you're going to love them as much as I do.

I’m also expecting a prototype of the Bank and Jail to arrive this week. Once I’ve got them assembled, I’ll be posting pictures for everyone to check out.

And once we finalize the new cut files with the factory, full production will begin immediately.

🎁 GET WHAT’S READY – EARLY SHIPMENT OPTION


A number of you pledged at levels that include inventory we already have in stock. While you may have initially chosen to wait for everything, If you’d prefer to receive that portion of your pledge now—rather than wait for the full bundle—I’d be happy to make that happen. It’s my way of saying thanks for sticking with me and to get High Noon to your table as soon as possible.

Just reach out to me to opt in if that’s something you’d like to do.

Thank you again for your continued support and patience. I know delays are frustrating, but I hope this shows that while hiccups happen, we face them head-on, take responsibility, and always prioritize delivering something worthy of your trust.

Yours in the High Nooniverse,
Dwight Cenac II
Creator, High Noon

Season’s Greetings and Exciting Updates from High Noon!
over 1 year ago – Sun, Jan 19, 2025 at 08:05:01 PM

Howdy High Noon Family!

I hope this update finds you well and that you had a warm and festive holiday season, filled with joy and laughter. Whether you were celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ringing in the New Year, I trust it was a time of happiness and reflection.

Last week, I hosted a live stream on YouTube providing an update for everything so far. Unfortunately, a glitch in the streaming software kept the live stream going even after I ended it and I wasn't able to get back to my computer to shut it down until it was too long for YouTube to archive it. So here we go again!

Over the holidays, I cherished the opportunity to spend quality time with my son, which recharged my batteries for an exciting year ahead at High Noon.

We kicked off the season with a blast at Holiday Matsuri in Orlando, where we welcomed new faces into our posse and secured several pre-orders for our eagerly awaited new posses. Your enthusiasm fuels our journey, and we're thrilled to grow our community with each event. This weekend, we were honored to present High Noon at Dice + Diversions in Atlanta, an incredible 3-day gaming convention run by the awesome folks behind our flagship convention: Southern Fried Gaming Expo. We ran our first weekend-long tournament, using the same tournament rules as we did for the crowdfund as a dry-run for how we hope to run all tournaments and it was a rousing success with many attendees forsaking all other games, all weekend long to play round-after-round of High Noon from sun-up to sun-down to sun-up again! In the end, the winner of the tournament was a bright, young 14 year old who racked up 100 gold points! Yes that's $100 of my money he just took (ok...won fair and square) from me!



New Pre-Orders Live!

You asked for them and now I’m pleased to announce that Sitting Bear and the Bounty Missions are now available in the pre-order store!





For those who’ve been waiting, head over to reserve yours now!

First Player Token: A Game-Changer 

We've introduced a new rule for the First Player Token, rigorously play-tested across our events. This token alters the gameplay dynamic significantly, compelling players to strategize several moves in advance, much like Chess. While we admit it's likely not going to be for everyone, we believe it will add a profound new layer to your High Noon experience and one you should try at least twice.

Because it's not as simple as passing the first turn on to the next player, the token will come with a simple rule card to explain exactly how it will work. Here's what that card will look like. Feel free to familiarize yourself with these rules, as well as playtesting the mechanic yourself with a placeholder "token" for now to get the hang of things before your shiny brass star arrives!

 

Project Updates

  • Clock Tower: Prototyping is complete. The factory has sent over several videos and images throughout the process and we are now currently undergoing Quality Control.

  • Bank and Jail: Prototyping is nearing completion. The factory has finalized the puzzle pieces and we are just wrapping up the artwork. What was shown in the trailer and in the photos on the campaign are actually older images based on the original artwork design of the starter set. The final artwork will be consistent with the new art style of the expansions and it's all looking gorgeous! Here's just a sneak peak at the front of the Jail building.


The barred walls of the jail cells, as well as the teller wall in the bank will be constructed of acrylic similar to Father Franklin's attack cone. I'm going to try and render out a mock-up with the new artwork as soon as it's all finished.

  • Purgatory Tiles: Now in manufacturing! We had a small issue with the resolution of the files sent to the factory but we identified the issue, got it sorted and the tiles are back on track getting printing.

  • First Player Token: Production finished and ready for action!

Now for the less-than-thrilling news...

Despite the progress, we are quickly approaching the Chinese New Year. This could potentially delay the projected completion date as all factories shut down for a few weeks to celebrate their holiday. If you're familiar with crowdfunding campaigns, you're likely already familiar with this common situation. If there's one thing I've learned in my experience with overseas manufacturing, it's how hard and diligent these people work throughout the year. So just sit tight as the factory staff enjoys their much-deserved annual recharge.

I'll still keep you updated with progress as it comes and there's still much to do in the meantime.

Here's to an exciting year ahead with all of you. As always, thank you for your continued support and passion for High Noon!

Phase 1 International Shipping Update
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Dec 05, 2024 at 03:47:25 PM

Howdy Overseas Pardners!

You may have received an email alerting you to a shipment of the High Noon Starter Set.

This is because my starter sets have been sitting in a European fulfillment center for quite some time, so the good folks over there are fulfilling that one part of your shipment.

I am not charging you for the shipment of the starter set, so this is just to get you that piece of your pledge.

I am still working on one of the international shipments to try and get the price of it low because of the country's laws affecting its cost. I hope to have an update on a solution to that tonight. As soon as I do, I'll be plugging in the shipping charges to your pledges and you'll be notified of that asap.

For now, just sit tight :)

Pledge Survey Access
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 03:24:27 PM

IMPORTANT!

If you have not yet received your survey, please visit the following link to request it!

https://highnoonatc.backerkit.com/

Pledge Manager Incoming!
almost 2 years ago – Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 06:11:51 PM

Hello High Noon Backers,


First and foremost, thank you. Your support and enthusiasm have made this campaign a resounding success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Your contributions are bringing exciting new expansions and opportunities to life, and we’re thrilled to take the next step together.



Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for—the launch of the Pledge Manager! After a thorough vetting process with Backerkit, we’re ready to roll it out. To ensure everything runs smoothly, we’ll begin with a “smoke test,” sending the pledge manager survey to 5% of backers. This will allow us to identify and resolve any potential issues before rolling it out to everyone else. Once the test is complete, the surveys will be sent out to the rest of the backers.


Important Note: If you don’t see the email for the pledge manager, be sure to check your spam folder.


The pledge manager survey includes a short series of important questions, so please take your time to read carefully and complete them accurately. You’ll be asked if you’d like our current inventory shipped to you immediately or if you’d prefer to wait until all new products are ready for shipment (estimated production completion by the end of February 2025).



In the pledge manager, you’ll also have the opportunity to add any items you might have missed during the campaign. On top of that, we’ve added our stretch goals as pre-order options! This is your chance to help us bring these items to life. If enough pre-orders are placed, we’ll go into production on those items. If not, you won’t be charged—so it’s a zero-risk way to help expand the High Nooniverse and secure more amazing content for everyone.

We’re excited to see what the High Nooniverse will look like with your help in the pledge manager. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you again for your incredible support.
Let’s ride!

-The High Noon Team