A game of auctioning and artistic egos, for 2 to 4 players.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
The Final Floatation
6 months ago
– Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 09:43:24 AM
Welcome Back, Visionaries!
We're returning to this Kickstarter campaign one final time to share that fulfillment has officially been completed for Skyrise!
(For Skyrise-related replacements and support, information is below!)
With every pledge now shipped out from our fulfillment partners, we hope you're enjoying building new cities in the sky with your friends and family. Skyrise has been a labour of love for many years, but in these final months, bringing it to your game tables would not have been possible without the support of our partners. So let's all give a warm and loud hurrah to:
A special thank you to CABVI's Samantha Koch, Shipping and Customer Support Assistant, and Bruce Jester, Production, for making our newest shipping partnership a great one!
A few of our partners are a bit camera-shy but still deserve our recognition!
Thank you to all our partners for ensuring that your games were delivered as promptly and securely as possible and handling support requests for those who needed it!
Replacements & Support
If you encounter any issues with your order, please email us at [email protected]. Please note: Posting a comment on Kickstarter is not the most efficient way to get 1-on-1 support, as you will most likely be directed to send us an email, ultimately delaying a resolution to your issue.
For replacement needs, please submit a replacement request through our parts replacement form.
Thank you all so very, very (VERY) much for your immense patience, support, and encouragement as we brought Skyrise to life. We look forward to hearing your tales of sky-bound strategery on social media and BoardGameGeek!
The Floating Finish Line is in Sight!
7 months ago
– Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 11:10:07 AM
Skybound Citizens, Welcome Back!
We have another round of fulfillment news to share, so let's get up in those clouds and see what we can see!
For Backers in the EU:
We're excited to share that the remaining EU orders are now being packed for fulfillment! Some of these remaining orders have already been dispatched, and we expect everything remaining to be shipped before the end of this week.
Please Note: GamesQuest will process replacement part orders in Europe (covering both the UK and EU) in three batches over the next three months.
Rest of the World:
The skies are officially clear for every other shipping region, which means that this Kickstarter project is nearly at the finish line.
Of course, the unpredictability of individual shipments may mean that some backers are still waiting for their rewards to arrive.
Replacement part order processing for all regions outside the EU and UK is active and ongoing.
Replacements & Support:
If you encounter any issues with your order, please email us at [email protected]. Posting a comment on Kickstarter is not the most efficient way to get 1-on-1 support, as you will most likely be directed to send us an email, ultimately delaying a resolution to your issue.
For replacement needs, please submit a replacement request through our parts replacement form.
And we've mentioned it over and over, but don't forget to check your shipping box for the metal key and coin, and your wooden hex tokens (or wooden token pack if you ordered them)!
Skyrise Community on BoardGameGeek!
If you have had the opportunity to play Skyrise, we would greatly appreciate your thoughts being shared on BoardGameGeek! Ratings, photos, and active forum discussions all help new players find the game and grow this wonderful community.
We'll be back again soon with what we expect to be the final update of the campaign. Thank you for your immense support, ongoing feedback, and wonderful presence throughout this entire journey!
Fulfillment Update: Still Navigating the Skies!
7 months ago
– Fri, May 24, 2024 at 09:19:36 AM
Welcome back, cloud city dwellers!
We’ve returned with an update on the remaining fulfillment journeys taking place. Here’s the latest news:
EU Fulfillment:
Skyrise pledges have started arriving all over Europe! 90% of orders have tracking numbers, most of which have been shipped. We thank you for your patience and believe everything should be out the door by the end of next week. If you have any questions about your pledge while it is in transit, please submit a ticket with GamesQuest here: https://gamesquest.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new
Asia Fulfillment:
Nearly complete! All direct-to-customer shipments are complete. The Israel hub shipment is still in consolidation, but all other hubs have been sent. While many packages have likely arrived at regional hubs, they may not have reached customers yet. We expect these to be delivered soon. Keep an eye on your inbox and this link for the latest: https://vfi.asia/hubs/
Rest of the World:
The skies are clearer elsewhere! Fulfillment is complete for every other region except for some areas in the EU and Asia.
Reminder - What to Do if You Have Issues:
If you have an issue with your order, please email [email protected]. Posting a Kickstarter comment is not the most efficient way to get 1-on-1 support, as you will most likely be directed to email [email protected]. For replacement needs: please submit a replacement request through our parts replacement form.
Don't forget to check your shipping box for the metal key and coin and your wooden hex tokens (or wooden token pack if you ordered them)!
Please Note: Skyrise replacement requests will be processed once your region has completed fulfillment.
We’ll return with the most up-to-date information on fulfillment in approximately two weeks.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate these final fulfillment challenges. Until next time...
Fulfillment Status Update - NEWS FOR THE EU!
8 months ago
– Fri, May 03, 2024 at 12:18:36 PM
Hi everyone! Just a quick update today on fulfillment.
REMINDER: Remember to check your shipping box for your metal key and coin and your wooden hex tokens (or wooden token pack if you ordered them), but if you have any packing issues please report them to [email protected] with a photo of the items you did receive.
For quickest resolution of any issues, please contact us directly at [email protected] or submit a replacement request
Regional Updates
Australia and New Zealand: All orders have been sent! Packages still en route to some backers.
Canada: All orders have been sent! Tracking emails did not go out properly, but many Canadian backers have still been receiving their games this week. Packages still en route to some backers.
USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico: All orders have been sent! The last ones went out early this week so there are many packages still en route. As a reminder, the shipper will show as Central Association for the Blind.
Asia: Most shipments to hubs have been consolidated and sent, and all direct to customer shipments are complete. The site seems to be down at the time of this update, but keep an eye on your inbox and this link for the latest: https://vfi.asia/hubs/
UK / [Any other country listed on the campaign shipping graphic but not here]: All orders have been sent! The last ones went out early this week so there are many packages still en route.
Europe: We have updates! Address confirmation emails have been sent out by GamesQuest; these have a deadline of Wed May 8th before they lock. It's estimated that fulfillment will begin Fri May 10th and take about 10 days for all packages to get sent out. Packages are coming from Germany and you should receive a tracking email when your order ships. https://www.gamesquest.co.uk/blogs/gamesquest-blog
Note that Skyrise replacement requests will be processed once fulfillment has been completed in your region.
We shall return in ~two weeks (possibly sooner) with the most up-to-date information on fulfillment. As always, thank you for your support, and until next time...
Fulfillment Status Update
8 months ago
– Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 10:54:43 AM
We're back with the latest on fulfillment! Many of you have your copy of Skyrise or your game is (nearly) en route with some regional exceptions. Please see the regional updates below for the latest on your region.
We've been floored by the overwhelming positive feedback we are getting on all channels. Here are some of our favorite reviews from BGG ratings:
"love love love this game" - pecktec 9/10
I backed the collector's edition, and let me say, the production quality is top notch! The table presence is gorgeous, especially with the 3d board and every building in the game having a unique look. The game play is engaging with a simple bid mechanic with several strategic decisions. I can't wait to get this to the table again! SO much fun! - Mathayus 9/10
"Immediately a 10/10 after a few plays (at 3 players). Very excited to play this with a full 4.
Beautiful production with the slight issue of the islands fitting together in various configurations. Not enough of a problem to reduce my rating of this because the gameplay is excellent.
What starts as an open field with dizzying possibilities quickly turns into a knife fight in a phone booth. You have to get frugal and calculating if you want to grab spots that are vital to your progression. I love that you choose your Wonder's ability at the halfway mark. This allows for strategic planning to leverage your Wonder structure for that crucial lead.
Point spreads have been close (with the exception of 1 game where last place was 20 points behind). One game came down to 3 points between 1st and 2nd, a lead barely eked out by a panorama last minute point grab that required careful planning to set up. Great player agency and interaction!
The game length is perfect. Ranging around the 1 hour mark it can either be a highlight for the night with multiple plays (and people will want multiple plays to see how they can vary their strategy), or it could be a 1 hour filler that can slot into a game day." - Ryokunn
"This is a smart and very good looking update of a unique and interesting game. I liked Metropolys a lot because it’s unique, but it was hard to sell others on because of its aesthetic. Not anymore.
With that said, the game is a curio and I think the greatest appreciation for this game will come from people who play a good few games who will be able to fully appreciate the twists here, even though it’s a medium weight game. Some more variability in panorama objectives wouldn’t hurt either - though the wonders smartly add a lot of variability." - chg21012 8/10
"Skyrise brings a simple bidding concept to a beautiful and easy to understand game. I am not sure how deep the horizons of this game are, but playing it feels breezy and straitforward.
Early on in the game, there really are not any particularily great or horrible spaces. You are trying to balance getting area majority with secret objectives and public objectives.
In round two, as the board gets crowded, having the initiative to be able to go first is a huge advantage. Cornering pockets of the board allows players to get disc out quickly to achieve certain objectives. Great places get replace with crowded places.
I like the game enough to want to play again. I'll be interested to see if I can do better or be more strategic in my placement and bidding." - jrb259 7.5/10
If you haven't already, we always appreciate backers sharing their thoughts and ratings over on BGG. We'd love to hear what you think!
Island Set Up & Reboxing the Collector's Edition
In case you need it, here is a quick video!
Regional Updates
REMINDER: Remember to check your shipping box for your metal key and coin and your wooden hex tokens (or wooden token pack if you ordered them), but if you have any packing issues please report them to [email protected] with a photo of the items you did receive.
Australia and New Zealand: Fulfillment complete! The final orders were shipped out on Tue Apr 23rd.
Canada: Fulfillment complete! The final orders were shipped out on Wed Apr 24th. We apologize that no Canadian backers seem to have received tracking emails - this is something we take seriously and we are taking measures to ensure doesn't happen again.
USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico: 93% shipped. The final orders will be shipped out early next week from CABVI - as a reminder, the shipper will show as Central Association for the Blind.
Asia: China / Hong Kong / Macao: Fulfillment complete! | Vietnam: Hub arrival May 5th | Philippines / Singapore: Hub arrival May 20th | South Korea: Hub arrival May 25th | Indonesia: Hub arrival May 30th | India / Israel / Japan / Malaysia / United Arab Emirates / South Africa / Taiwan / Thailand: VFI is consolidating shipments to hubs, keep an eye on your inbox and this link for the latest: https://vfi.asia/hubs/
UK / [Any other country listed on the campaign shipping graphic but not here]: GamesQuest started fulfillment yesterday, Apr 24th! They estimate that shipping will take 4 business days, so everything should be out the door by Mon Apr 29th. https://www.gamesquest.co.uk/blogs/gamesquest-blog
Europe: Delayed due to Customs. Resolution still in Progress. This delay is as frustrating for us as it is for you, our EU backers. Please know we're doing everything we can to push things forward and as we can better confirm the timeline, we will update you accordingly. It's difficult to estimate exactly how long everything will take at this time. However, once fulfillment begins, it will take ~ 10 days to complete. https://www.gamesquest.co.uk/blogs/gamesquest-blog
Note that Skyrise replacement requests will be processed once fulfillment has been completed in your region.
We shall return in ~two weeks (possibly sooner) with the most up-to-date information on fulfillment. As always, thank you for your support, and until next time...
