Alliances of 3 teams each are positioned in bases at each end of the field from where they control their robots. Additional player stations are located along the edges of the crater. The crater is covered with a slick polymer material called Regolith that provides the unique surface for the robots to drive upon. Special wheels are used from the robot to create a low precision interaction with the Regolith. This simulates the low traction effects of driving on the 1/6 gravity on the surface of the moon.

Lunacy uses three types of game pieces known as moon rocks, empty cells, and super cells.