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From Brush High to Breakers: Brothers Launch Lightning Lake Games on Kickstarter: September 2, 2025

Original Release: 9/1/2025

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Lindsey Greene and Lauren Betz Dunbar (both class of 2006) were casually attending a game convention when they ran into Brian and Sam.

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Brian and Sam

Brush High graduates Brandon DeLiberato (Class of 2003) and Sam DeLiberato (Class of 2006) have taken their lifelong love of games and turned it into something larger. Now both doctors, the brothers recently co-founded Lightning Lake Games with a close friend, and their debut title, Breakers, is heading to Kickstarter on September 2, 2025.

While Brandon grew up immersed in games like Magic: The Gathering, Sam discovered tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons as an adult, igniting a passion that quickly became a shared creative pursuit. That love of gaming and storytelling led the brothers to launch their own publishing company with one goal: craft unique and engaging games that bring people together.

Their first game, Breakers, is a monster-hunting, trick-taking game that blends classic card play with a high-fantasy theme. Players compete to take down powerful monsters using suits like Melee, Ranged, Traps, and Magic, balancing risk, timing, and clever plays in every hand. Breakers launches on Kickstarter on September 2, 2025.

To learn more or sign up for launch alerts, visit: www.lightninglakegames.com. Visit the pre-launch page at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakersgame/breakers.