New Powers. New Problems. Asymmetric Factions. Same Ruthless Timing. The Next Evolution of Lunar Rush Begins!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
🌕 Thank You Lunar Executives for a Great Campaign — $52K SG Unlock & Final Quest #3 Results!
5 months ago
– Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 08:56:17 AM
Hello Lunar Executives!
What an incredible journey this campaign has been.
Thanks to your support, Lunar Rush: Innovations has successfully funded at $51,443 with 493 backers, unlocking a huge number of stretch goals and expanding the Lunar Rush universe even further.
From all of us at Dead Alive Games — thank you for believing in the game and helping grow the lunar economy.
Because of your enthusiasm and participation throughout the campaign, we’re unlocking the $52K Stretch Goal anyway.
👉 All five Gold Module cards will now receive foil upgrades in the Deluxe Edition.
Nearly every backer pledged at a level that includes the Deluxe Edition and will receive these upgrades — and we’re excited to deliver an even more premium experience at your game table.
🏢 Quest 3 Results — Winning Corporation & CEO
After a spirited vote from the community, the winning corporation is:
🏆 Cullen Ventures
They are the "new kid on the block," and we're excited to see that they're already so popular!
Thank you to everyone who voted, debated strategy, and submitted CEO nominations!
The new CEO of Cullen Ventures is...
John Donovan!
Huge congrats on your push to become CEO, we hope your dice roll true and all your investments pay off handsomely!
👨🚀 Board of Directors Announcements
Because we loved the creativity and passion shown by backers, we’re expanding the rewards:
Everyone who submitted a CEO nomination will be named to the Board of Directors of their chosen corporation, and mentioned in the rulebook!
Here is the current Board lineup across the lunar corporations:
Cullen Ventures
Chairman: Chris Anthony
CasCore
Chairman: Tony Brummel
Board Members: Jim Potteiger, Chany Arpin-Plante
NEURO
Chairman: Marco A. Schwarz
MinerÍnca
Chairman: John Filipek
Board Members: ElPonchoX, Ryan Finkenbine
Shui-Guo
Chairman: Bob Lau
Board Members: Lana Weber, William Brown
Thank you all for stepping forward to lead the future of lunar industry!
🚀 What Happens Next
Kickstarter will now enter the pledge processing phase. In approximately a month, we'll open the pledge manager for backers to finalize their pledges, enter shipping information, and pay shipping costs.
We will share monthly updates on production timelines and shipping status, as we do with all our previous games.
❤️ A Huge Thank You to Our Community
Before we close out this campaign, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring Lunar Rush: Innovations to life.
To our playtesters, who pushed the game to be tighter, balanced, and more exciting. To our backers, whose belief in the project made this campaign possible. And to our family and friends, who supported us through the long nights of design, development, and logistics.
And most of all, the team whose talent, dedication, and countless hours made this game and campaign possible.
This game is the result of thousands of hours of passion, creativity, and collaboration — and we are proud to share it with all of you.
We’re incredibly grateful for this community — and we’re already excited to bring you more games in the future.
See you on the Moon.
Bernie & Brendan Dead Alive Games
⏳ Final Hours Push — New Cards Unlocked, Foil Upgrade at $52K
5 months ago
– Thu, Mar 12, 2026 at 09:46:49 AM
Hello Lunar Executives!
We’re in the final hours of the campaign — and first of all, thank you. The support for Lunar Rush: Innovations has been incredible.
To keep the lunar economy moving during the final stretch, we’re unlocking the next upgrade early!
$48K Stretch Goal UNLOCKED: More Events, Awards & Milestones
We’re adding nine more cards to the expansion:
5 Event cards
2 Award cards
2 Milestone cards
One of the new Event cards is “Tariffs” — a slightly tongue-in-cheek nod to the real-world challenges the board game industry has been facing recently. Even on the Moon, economic turbulence can shake up your plans!
These additions increase variety and replayability, creating even more strategic twists and opportunities in every game.
Next Stretch Goal: $52,000 — Foil All Gold Modules (Deluxe Only)
If we can push to $52K, we’ll upgrade all five Gold Module cards with beautiful foil treatment.
This upgrade applies to Deluxe editions only — and the great news is that almost all backers have already pledged for a version that will receive these foil Gold Modules. Only $1 supporters and Standard Expansion backers would not receive this upgrade.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, the final hours are a great time to do so.
Super Stretch Goal: $60,000 — New Promo Gold Module: Soil and Green
If the lunar economy really takes off and we somehow reach $60K, we’ll create a brand new promo Gold Module: “Soil and Green.”
This promo would be produced and made available to all backers. We’ll distribute it at conventions and events, and we’ll also make it available to backers who would like it shipped.
Fun challenge: Can you spot who we collaborated with to design this promo? 😉
👉 We’d also love to hear from you — comment in the main campaign comments and tell us what you’re most excited about:
the new promo Gold Module
or the foil upgrade for all Gold Modules
Quest 3 Ending Soon
Don’t forget — Quest 3 ends when the Kickstarter campaign ends.
Vote for your favorite corporation and nominate yourself in the main comments if you think you’d make the best CEO!
The winning corporation’s CEO will be featured in the rulebook and will also receive $10 in pledge manager credit.
Final Hours
We’re now entering the last 12 hours of the campaign, and this is where Kickstarter campaigns often see their biggest surge.
If you’ve been watching from Earth, now is the time to jump in.
Share the campaign with friends who enjoy strategy games, sci-fi, and engine-building, and let’s see how far we can push the lunar economy before the launch window closes.
Thank you again for all the support — we truly appreciate it.
Bernie & Brendan Dead Alive Games
$44k Stretch Goal Unlocked, Vote for Best Corp, & Last 48H!
5 months ago
– Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 07:14:26 PM
Hello Lunar Executives!
Just two days left before we wrap up! Since we're so close to $44K, let's get the next one unlocked!
Gold Module 5 UNLOCKED: Double or Nothin'
Add a little Cullen Ventures-style excitement to the new Awards & Milestones mini-expansions! With this Gold Module built, you can play the odds and potentially double your GC rewards. Save up some ⚡️ to increase your odds of success!
Up Next: Nine More Cards Added to the Expansion
5 Event cards, plus 2 each for Awards and Milestones! Let's go $48,000!
The deadline is when the Kickstarter ends, which is in roughly 48 hours!
Quick Survey: Help Us Choose a Puppy Breed
We’re also running a quick community poll for our next Kickstarter game.
We’re developing a bluffing card-shedding game called NO NO PUPPY! by Ta-Te Wu, and we’d love your help choosing the most popular puppy breed.
Below are 15 adorable puppy candidates — and you can vote for up to three breeds in the survey.
One random voter will win the resulting Gen Con Pin Bazaar pin, shipped free in North America. International winners will just need to cover additional shipping.
Thanks again for supporting our games!
Final Week of Lunar Rush: Innovations! Quest 2 Results, Final Quest 3 STARTS!
5 months ago
– Mon, Mar 09, 2026 at 12:29:36 PM
Hello Lunar Executives!
We’ve unlocked 9 stretch goals and the campaign enters its final days (ending on Thursday, March 12, 8pm PDT / GMT-7)
Thank you for helping grow the lunar economy — and we’re closing in on the next upgrade at $44K.
Want to see the cooperative game in action?
Check out this new cooperative playthrough of Lunar Rush by the designer Skippy Brown and the Hungry Gamer!
Quest 2 Results
Thanks to everyone who participated! The winning name chosen by backers is:
Stasis Chamber
This module name and backer Chany (congratulations) will now officially appear in Lunar Rush: Innovations!
The winning corporation will receive a special reward.
If you need a refresher of what each of the corporations represent, you can read it in our previous UPDATE.
Rewards
Everyone who voted for the winning corporation will be credited in the rulebook (Kickstarter or real name — your choice).
In addition:
One commentabout "why you're the best CEO for the corporation" will be selected by Bernie & Brendan to become the New CEO of that corporation!
The winner will:
Be listed in the rulebook as the "CEO of <winning corporation>."
Receive $10 credit in the pledge manager as your personal "CEO slush fund."
Share with Friends and Family!
This. Is. The. Final. Week!
Whether you've backed already or have been quietly watching the campaign from Earth, now is the time to join the Lunar RUSH!
Share the campaign with friends and family who love strategy games and sci-fi, and help us unlock the next upgrades before the campaign ends.
Thank you again for all the support!
Bernie & Brendan
$40K Stretch Goal Unlocked & MEET THE CORPORATIONS!
5 months ago
– Wed, Mar 04, 2026 at 11:57:08 AM
Hello Lunar Execs!
$40,000 Stretch Goal Unlocked!
Thanks to your support, we’ve just crossed $40,000 and unlocked our latest stretch goal!
The Cullen Ventures faction dice upgrade will now be included for all backers. The “6” face on the faction die will feature the Cullen Ventures logo, giving the faction an extra touch of identity at the table.
Thank you for helping push Lunar Rush forward!
Next Target: $44,000
Our next stretch goal is already in sight.
At $44,000, we’ll unlock:
Gold Module 5 – “Double or Nothin’”
This module introduces a bold new strategic option for players willing to take bigger risks for bigger lunar profits.
Here’s a preview of what’s coming next:
Every new Lunar executive brings us closer to unlocking the next upgrade.
Meet the Lunar Corporations
In Lunar Rush, each corporation brings its own philosophy to the race for lunar resources. Some focus on efficiency, others push technological breakthroughs, and some rely on outside expertise to maximize their production and profits.
Here’s a look at the five corporations competing to shape the future of the Moon.
CasCore
Founded in 1995 in San Lazaro, United States, CasCore began as an internet security firm and quickly rose to prominence during the cybernetic revolution of the 2030s. As off-world infrastructure expanded in the 2040s, CasCore secured major contracts protecting lunar facilities and spacecraft systems.
After suffering a major setback when a virus infected many Shui Guo cybernetic users, the company spent decades rebuilding its reputation. Today, CasCore is once again a leading provider of secure software and operational systems for governments and private space missions.
Cullen Ventures
Founded in 2002, this Australian conglomerate built its reputation on bold research investments. Its early success came from developing genetically modified plant-based foods capable of surviving harsh environments, including the Australian Outback and eventually the Moon.
Those breakthroughs funded a wide range of ambitious projects. Cullen Ventures continues to invest heavily in experimental technologies—and despite accusations of “gambling,” its track record of successful innovations speaks for itself.
MinerÍnca
Established in 1977 in Lima, Peru, MinerÍnca grew into the world’s leading producer of highly efficient mining equipment. By the late 2000s, its machines dominated terrestrial extraction industries.
In the 2100s, the company expanded into space-based mining, creating specialized vehicles and equipment for lunar, planetary, and asteroid environments. MinerÍnca’s technology focuses on durability, integrated control systems, and maximizing extraction efficiency.
NEURO
Originally founded as Northern Europe Research (NEUR) in Berlin in 1999, the company focused on neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Under the leadership of Dr. Bakkal, NEUR became a pioneer in advanced robotics during the 2030s.
After helping solve the global computer virus crisis, the organization rebranded as NEURO (Northern European Research Omicron). Today, NEURO provides cutting-edge robotic systems that support lunar bases and space missions while continuing to push the boundaries of AI and neuroscience.
Shui Guo
Founded in 2005 in Taipei, Shui Guo began as a consumer electronics company before rapidly expanding into a global technology conglomerate. During the 2030s, it pioneered the widespread consumer adoption of cybernetics.
A devastating virus crisis in the mid-2000s damaged the company’s reputation for decades, but Shui Guo eventually recovered and expanded into robotics and space infrastructure. Today it is one of the largest manufacturers of off-world vehicles and modules, responsible for many of the Moon’s most iconic structures.
Which Corporation Would You Lead?
If you were running one of the Lunar Rush corporations, which one would match your playstyle best?
Which corporation would you run — and why? What kind of lunar strategy would you pursue?
We’d love to hear how you would approach the race for lunar resources.
A Final Community Quest Is Coming…
Once Quest #2 voting concludes, we’ll launch our final community quest next week.
In this quest, you’ll vote for your favorite Lunar corporation. Supporters of the winning faction will earn a special place in the rulebook credits, so start thinking about which corporation deserves to claim the Moon.
