Mystic Moon Raises $400K in Four Minutes on Gamefound

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Mollie Dominy | Last updated Oct 3, 2025 10:07 AM ET

Remember when campaigns used to take weeks to hit their goals? That era’s over. Mystic Moon didn’t just launch—it exploded. Four minutes. That’s all it took for Unstable Games to hit their $10,000 target on Gamefound. By the time your coffee cools, they’d already passed 4,000% funding.

A Launch That Hit Like a Spell

Let’s talk numbers: $407,904 raised from 2,810 backers, with 20 days still left. That’s not just strong—it’s the kind of performance that makes other devs rethink their entire launch strategy. Mystic Moon didn’t stumble into success. It sprinted.

Mystic Moon Is The Real Deal

Video of Mystic Moon Board Game, Courtesy of Unstable Games and TeeTurtle

This isn’t just another card game with cute art (though the witch cats are doing their job fantastically well!). Mystic Moon is a competitive puzzle game built around potion brewing, moon phases, and resource management. Players collect ingredients, solve cauldron puzzles, and mess with each other’s plans (would anyone like a frog?). It’s tight, fast, and full of personality.

Core mechanics include:

Moon phases that shift gameplay each round
Ingredient collection and resource balancing
Puzzle-solving with cauldron grids
Competitive brewing and sabotage
And yes, cat witches. Because obviously.

Community Power in Action

The response has been massive. Unstable Games didn’t just build a game—they built a world. Deluxe editions, expansions, plushies, cauldron mugs. The $199 Ultimate Collector’s Set has over 1,290 pledges. The $49 Deluxe Edition? Nearly 1,500. These numbers show real excitement, not just curiosity.

Stretch Goals That Keep Coming

With funding this high, stretch goals are unlocking fast. Each one adds new content, upgrades, and polish. The campaign is well-structured too—everything runs through Gamefound, so backers aren’t bouncing between platforms or chasing down updates. It’s clean, efficient, and built to scale.

Why This Launch Matters

Mystic Moon proves there’s still huge demand for tabletop games that mix strong mechanics with a clear theme. This wasn’t luck—it was smart planning, strong community building, and knowing exactly what players want. It’s a blueprint for how to launch with impact.

With spring 2026 delivery on the horizon and a team that’s already handled big campaigns, backers can feel confident. Mystic Moon is having one of those rare moments where everything clicks—and it’s worth paying attention.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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