Cat Rescue 2nd Edition - The Competitive Cat-Saving Game!

Hello Cat Rescuers!

October was jam-packed with momentum, milestones, and a brand-new game on the horizon. 🐾 Cat Rescue is finally nearing fulfillment, Kittens in Space is closing its pledge manager this weekend, and we are revealing the next title in the Dead Alive Games "Cute Series" — No No Puppy!

We’re sorry this update is landing a little later than usual — between travel to Essen Spiel and so many exciting things happening all at once, October truly flew by. But trust us, it’s been worth the wait. 

Meanwhile, Lunar Rush continues its orbit with new video coverage from One Stop Co-op Shop, and our Essen experience and upcoming KublaCon Fall/PAX Unplugged appearances are bringing the year to a strong finish.

Read on for all the latest from Dead Alive Games!

Kittens in Space

The Kittens in Space pledge manager closes this Sunday, November 16th!

This is your last chance to:

• Get the game at a slight pre-retail discount
• Grab the Kickstarter-exclusive Big Box (fits sleeved cards)
• Add the adorable playmat to your collection - if you don't see the playmat in the pledge manager, send us an email!

We’ll post a final reminder on Kickstarter before it officially closes — but if you’ve been waiting to finalize your pledge or get the game, now’s the time!

Lunar Rush Innovations

As we gear up for the Lunar Rush: Innovations Kickstarter in late January, we’re spotlighting some great new videos that revisit the base game and show off what makes it shine.

🎥 Watch One Stop Co-op Shop’s REVIEW and full solo playthrough
It’s the perfect refresher on how Lunar Rush’s simultaneous bidding, dynamic market, and time-based resource system work — and a great way to prepare for the upcoming expansion.

Here’s a reminder of what Innovations adds:

• 🛰️ Five fully asymmetric factions for completely different strategies
• 👥 Fifth-player support
• 🏆 Events, awards, and milestones for those who like to think on their feet

We can’t wait to show you more soon — Innovations brings a bold, strategic twist to your lunar operations!

🚀 Follow the Kickstarter page →

PAX Unplugged & Taiwan

Heading to PAX Unplugged? Be sure to find Brendan Kendrick at the Knight Moves Café Booth!

He’ll be demoing Lunar Skyline, Cat Rescue, and Kittens in Space. Even better — the father-daughter design team behind Kittens in Space, Jeff and Rylie Wallace, will be there too!

Stop by, play a game, and say hello — we’d love to meet you.

Bernie will be in Taiwan later this month, diving into the local tabletop scene to discover fresh and creative games.

We’re exploring opportunities to co-publish unique Asian titles in the U.S. — so stay tuned for the next phase in Dead Alive Games’ evolution. Exciting things are on the horizon!
 

Essen Review

Essen Spiel 2025 was a huge success!
Bernie had a fantastic time meeting publishers and players from around the world, showcasing Lunar Skyline, Cat Rescue, and Kittens in Space.

🐾 Cat Rescue sold incredibly well,
🚀 Kittens in Space drew tons of interest, and
🤝 we strengthened our partnership with Tom Roodnat of Vestoland, who continues to do an amazing job distributing our games across Central Europe.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by — your support fuels everything we do.

See you next month — and if you’re at PAX Unplugged, KublaCon Fall, or Taiwan, come say hi!

🐶🐱
Bernie & Brendan
Dead Alive Games

Hello Cat Rescue team! 

September was a powerhouse month for us. Cyber Pet Quest was just named a Major Fun Award winner — a nod to its clever blend of tactical RPG mechanics and accessibility across ages. Lunar Skyline fulfillment mostly wrapped up, and Cat Rescue is officially on the water heading to backers worldwide. Meanwhile, Kittens in Space is gearing up for its pledge manager launch as we prep for PAX Unplugged and Essen to close out the year strong.

Read on for the latest adventures from Dead Alive Games!

Cat Rescue

Cat Rescue is officially on the water! 🚢 Games are en route to the US, UK, and Rest of World fulfillment hubs. The ships are expected to arrive in early November, though schedules are shifting daily with the holiday season rush.

If you’d like to track the container headed to the US, it’s aboard the EVER FAVOR — you can follow its voyage here:

🌍 Track the ship on VesselFinder →

Cyber Pet Quest

Kicking things off with something we’re really proud of — Cyber Pet Quest just picked up a Major Fun Award from the Spiel Foundation! The review called it “a story-driven tactical RPG in cardboard form, translating video game mechanics like character leveling, skill trees, and turn-based combat into an approachable, cooperative tabletop experience.”

We poured countless hours into bringing these quirky cybernetic pets to life, so seeing the game recognized for its mix of strategy, teamwork, and heart means the world. Huge thanks to the Spiel Foundation — and to everyone who’s joined us on this pixel-meets-paw adventure.

Read the full Major Fun review →

Kittens in Space

Thanks so much for your patience — the Kittens in Space pledge manager is almost ready! You’ll receive an email from Hive Pledge Manager sometime in the coming week, along with a separate update on the Kickstarter page once it’s live.

Apologies for the delay — we needed to receive the full production sample first to confirm the weights and sizes of every component so shipping costs would be accurate. The good news: everything looks great, and we’re almost ready to open things up.

And yes — as mentioned last month, you’ll be able to add the new playmat in the pledge manager! We just got the production sample and it looks AMAZING!

Essen Preview

If you’re heading to Essen Spiel, be sure to stop by Vestoland’s booth (4G-125)! They’ll have Cat Rescue: 2nd Edition and Lunar Skyline — both the Standard and Deluxe editions — available for sale throughout the show.

Bernie will be there on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and Ta-Te Wu (designer of Cat Rescue) will be there as well. It’ll be great to connect in person, chat about the games, and meet some of you face-to-face.

Come by to say hi, check out the games, and help us spread the word at Essen!

Want to help even more? Head over to our BoardGameGeek Essen Spiel 2025 Preview page

See you next month — and if you’re heading to Essen, come say hi!

Bernie and Brendan
Dead Alive Games
 

Hello Cat Rescuers!

After the whirlwind of early August, the rest of the month brought a welcome breather. We finally had the chance to push forward on some big milestones: kicking off worldwide fulfillment for Lunar Skyline Deluxe, wrapping up Cat Rescue manufacturing and its pledge manager, and getting Kittens in Space manufacturing samples underway. GenCon was an absolute blast—always amazing to meet some of you face-to-face and hear your feedback on our games!

Read on for the full scoop.

Cat Rescue

The pledge manager has officially closed! We’re now preparing the finished copies to be packed onto pallets and shipped out to our fulfillment hubs (US, UK, and RoW via China). This stage usually takes a couple of weeks of logistical wrangling, but our goal is to have the games on ships by the end of September.

If all goes to plan, we’re aiming for November fulfillment in North America and UK/EU. Once we know which ships your kittens are hitching a ride on, we’ll share the details with you!

Kittens in Space

With the Cat Rescue pledge manager now wrapped up, we’re getting Kittens in Space all set up next. And when you log in, you’ll find a little surprise waiting for you—an idea that sparked during GenCon and that we just had to make real:

✨ The Kittens in Space Playmat! (or, if you prefer, a giant mousepad for maximum kitten chaos).