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Tight Maps and Empty Space
February 09, 2026 by Jack Neal Games
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#old-stuff, #new-map
I recently dusted off the procedural map generator I wrote for Rust and Revenue . I had not really touched it since producing the final batch of maps for the physical run, so this was less about hunti... Continue reading
Upcoming Local Designer Day in Rochester, NY
January 30, 2026 by Jack Neal Games#designer-day, #in-person-discount, #meet-and-greet
I’ll be at Local Designer Day at Just Games Rochester on February 7 as a local designer. I’ll have Rust & Revenue with me at the event, and the game will be available through the store that day. J... Continue reading
Charters: The Next Game, Available Now (And Why)
January 24, 2026 by Jack Neal Games#new-release
I recently released Charters: Profit Through Public Works , a small-footprint economic game with cube-rail underpinnings that plays in about 30 to 60 minutes and supports both solo and multiplayer pla... Continue reading
The New Year
January 01, 2026 by Jack Neal Games#new-year, #thank-you, #new-game
As we kick off the year, I want to genuinely thank everyone who’s supported Rust & Revenue . Your feedback, stories, questions, and trust have made this project more fulfilling than I ever expected... Continue reading
Buying Local - It's Not Just Me
December 13, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#survey, #retail, #direct, #crowdfunding
Hello! I just wanted to pass this link along. Stonemaier Games (makers of Tapestry, Scythe, Wingspan), among several wonderful other titles) produces a yearly survey of gamers who are willing to fill... Continue reading
Historic Map Pack Available Here Now!
December 11, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#new-release, #expansion
Without further ado, Historic Map Expansion No. 1 is officially available here on itch.io! New maps, new variants and new formats to play! As always, my sincere gratitude and thanks go out to everyone... Continue reading
Historic Map Pack #1 About To Drop
December 02, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#expansion, #almost-there
Historic Map Pack #1 is almost ready to leave the station. The current plan is to launch on PNP Arcade first, aiming for one of their upcoming release slots on 12/8 or 12/15 at a price of $4. Once the... Continue reading
Sneak Peek Preview Videos Available
November 24, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#preview, #video
Good evening! If you are curious, the Jack Neal Games YouTube Channel has the latest videos described in the last dev log. I show off the physical version of the game, the expansion material to come,... Continue reading
Filming the Southeast USA Playthrough and Setting the Schedule
November 22, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#video-drop-soon, #expansion-timeline
The Historic Map Pack has taken on a clearer identity this week as the aesthetic finally settled into its own lane. I spent some time refining the color palette, adjusting the halftone textures, and l... Continue reading
Next (Demo) Stop, Oswego NY!
November 14, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#demo, #the-comic-shop
Hello everyone! If you are in the Syracuse area and have time for a scenic drive, head up to The Comic Shop in Oswego for the next in-store demo of Rust & Revenue! I will be teaching and playing the L... Continue reading
Historic Map Pack No. 1: Art, Maps, and Momentum
November 09, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#expansion, #cover, #teaser
Work continued on the Historic Map Pack this week. I managed a few solo plays across all four maps, and aside from a few track cost tweaks, the system continues to hold strong. Real-world maps are eas... Continue reading
Historic Map Pack Nearing Completion: Variants and Villainy
November 02, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#historic-maps, #updates
The Historic Map Pack is rounding the final bend toward its December release, bringing new maps, sharper variants, and just a hint of villainy to the mix. From short lines and bust cycles to a few cle... Continue reading
Designer Diary: Building Better Bots
October 24, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#design-diary, #solo-design
Rust & Revenue started with one bot. It was straightforward, predictable, and got the job done. Then came two bots, both running the same script. The game state became a little more dynamic, but they... Continue reading
Delivery Day
October 18, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#Delivery-day, #Retail-release
Rust & Revenue has officially arrived in stores. The first boxes went out today - hand-delivered to Unplugged Gaming and Just Games. It was a surreal thing to watch the finished copies cross a real co... Continue reading
Limited Edition Available Early (Now)
October 17, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#limited-edition
A quick update: the Limited Edition of Rust & Revenue is now shipping. Copies are being hand-delivered to participating local game stores. I don’t know exactly when they’ll make it onto shelves, b... Continue reading
Closing the Loop: Limited Edition, Maps, and Next Steps
October 12, 2025 by Jack Neal Games
Hello everyone! Hope you’re having a great weekend. I’ve started assembling the physical copies for the Limited Edition run! It’s been a deliberate, hands-on process - working out logistics, vis... Continue reading
Limited Physical Edition Available November 7th
October 10, 2025 by Jack Neal Games
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#physical-release-news
It’s official. Rust & Revenue is now finding real shelves in the real world. Two Central New York stores have already confirmed interest in carrying the limited physical edition, with another demo c... Continue reading
Essexstrand - Weekly Map #5
October 05, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#sunday-drop, #variant
Hello! It was a busy week and my usual Sunday delivery rolled in a bit later than I wanted. I try to play the games at least once before I propose them, however, sometimes I can eyeball something see... Continue reading
Upcoming Demo at Unplugged Gaming / Photo Drop
October 03, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#physical-edition, #demo
I'm looking forward to showing the modular version of Rust & Revenue off at Unplugged Gaming in Manlius NY Saturday, October 4th from 12 pm on! I will be there to run some games and answer any questio... Continue reading
Of Guilds and Bots
September 29, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#cuse-con-design, #v1-5, #gpt-agent
Happy Sunday! This week I had the chance to join the CuseCon Designer Guild and try out some prototypes. It was my first time at a designer meetup, and the group was warm and welcoming. I was duly imp... Continue reading
Design Diary: From 18XX to 3 Dice and a Sheet of Paper
September 28, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#design
When I first started working on Rust & Revenue , my goal was to take the essence of an 18XX economic game and compress it into a fast, solo-first roll-and-write format. I wanted a game you could set u... Continue reading
Preparing the First Physical Run: Modular Edition (1–3 Players)
September 22, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#physical-box, #store-demos
Rust & Revenue has been growing steadily as a print-and-play, with new maps and feedback shaping the game week after week. The next step is a limited physical edition, and the first demo events are sc... Continue reading
Middle Ford - Weekly Map #4
September 21, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#map
Welcome! It’s been great seeing players explore new setups each week, and Middle Ford continues that tradition with a layout that rewards careful timing and contested expansion. This week’s random... Continue reading
Rust & Revenue Passes 400 Content Downloads – Thanks to You!
September 16, 2025 by Jack Neal Games
A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to check out Rust & Revenue . Between the rules, maps, and extras, we’ve just passed 400 total downloads since launch. The base maps (both full-col... Continue reading
Alexandawell - Weekly Map #3
September 14, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#map
This week’s random map, Alexandawell, leans more traditional in structure. The eastern third of the map is congested, with RA, ERV, and ENB all pressing toward key cities. Bypasses may prove particu... Continue reading
Historic Map Preview - Southeast USA
September 07, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#design, #map-of-theweek
Today I am sharing the Southeast USA map for Rust & Revenue. This is the first of the historical maps and it introduces new wrinkles to the game. The map highlights ACL, SAL, Southern, L&N, and GM&O... Continue reading
The Next Stops for Rust and Revenue
September 05, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#design, #schedule
When I first put Rust & Revenue out into the world I wasn’t sure what would happen. Seeing it find players has been absolutely wonderful, and I am equal parts shocked, humbled, and grateful for the... Continue reading
Common Clarifications and Scoring FAQ
August 31, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#faq, #scoring
A few players have had questions about how scoring works in Rust & Revenue . To make things easier, here’s a quick checklist that covers the most important steps. Quick Scoring Checklist Treating ro... Continue reading
Gopherheights! Weekly Map #1
August 31, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#map-of-the-week
I uploaded a new random-week map called Gopherheights. You’ll notice a twist: there’s prebuilt track on the board. Some of it is neutral, and some belongs to specific companies. The intent is simp... Continue reading
New Downloadable Content is Live!
August 28, 2025 by Jack Neal Games
Happy Friday! Today I’ve added a fresh way to keep your games evolving with regularly updated DLC: Random Map of the Week - A brand new random map every Sunday morning. Fully compatible with the bas... Continue reading
Rust & Revenue v1.0.2 – Rulebook Update
August 27, 2025 by Jack Neal Games
There were some great questions posted on the BGG forums. With those questions addressed, I’ve gone back and cleaned up a few spots in the rules that could trip players up. Writing rules is always t... Continue reading
Errata - Reginald Build Track Script For Cheapest Track
August 26, 2025 by Jack Neal Games#errata
Good evening! A commenter on the playthrough video noted I kept mentioning cheapest track when I was working through Reginald's script. It turns out I always played the game the way I presented it but... Continue reading