A game of auctioning and artistic egos, for 2 to 4 players.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
August 26 - Still On Schedule! Spotlight on Lina Bo Bardi
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 03:07:32 AM
TL;DR: Not much to report this week. We are still on schedule. Spotlight on Lina Bo Bardi.
We're happy to report that things are coming along nicely!
Some of you have been asking to see final images of the wash - we don't have those yet, but we will definitely be able to provide them prior to the pledge manager closing, for those whose decisions may hinge on it (there's still lots of time left for that at this point.)
Insert Design
We have been working with the very talented Gabriel Martin (of Black Thumb Creations) to create the amazing insert for this game. We have been iterating on it to get all of the many delightful components in the box safely, while still keeping the box down to a very reasonable size. We can't wait to show you the results once they get a little further along!
Essentials & Collector's Edition Print Components
All of the print components have been submitted and are currently being reviewed for production. Once we receive a proof we will definitely be sharing some photos!
Plastics
All of the building, island and blimp 3D files have been submitted and are being iterated on so that they will meet the engineering requirements for mold production. This is a back and forth process that takes time, but progress is moving along very nicely.
Rulebook
We have been carefully proofing and editing the rulebook, and are in the works of creating a final draft. When this is ready we will be excited to share it here.
LINA BO BARDI
(December 5, 1914 – March 20, 1992)
Lina Bo Bardi was a Brazilian architect who strongly believed in the potential of structures to enhance and shape culture. She integrated Italian rationalism and American modernism with local vernacular design into uniquely creative buildings, designed for both art and practicality.
Bo Bardi was a Renaissance woman, endlessly studying, writing, inventing, drawing, painting, and lecturing. In addition to architecture, she created jewelry, furniture, costumes, theatrical set pieces, and new ways to display art. A master of adaptation at every level, she never stopped learning new stylistic elements and exploring new construction materials and techniques and transforming existing structures into fantastic new creations.
Bo Bardi expressed her love for her country through designs that prioritized preserving local history, local building materials and artisans, and public accessibility and usability. Her quest to enrich, protect, and promote Brazilian culture would lead her to create many of Brazil’s most iconic cultural buildings and make her one of the most prolific women architects of the 20th century.
Preorder sales are live! For more information, see our product page HERE. Preorders placed soon will have their order shipped at the same time as regular backers and will have access to all Kickstarter content.
We'll be back soon with the next update. See some of you at FallCon!
August 12 - All Renders Complete! Gen Con Gallery! Spotlight on Paul R. Williams
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 04:50:37 AM
TL;DR: all renders are complete so we're on schedule. Gen Con images below. Spotlight on Paul R. Williams. Preorders are now open.
We've Been Rendered Speechless!
Master renderer James has had his hands full with all of the unique sculpts required for this project - but we're pleased to announce that all of them are finished now, and we're still on schedule! Check out this amazing 3D preview of the new Small Sandstone building:
We'd have to show off for you in this update, but we've already put James back to work on another super secret project, which we'll be announcing just as soon as (***CENSORED***)
Last weekend, the Roxley and Dice Throne teams shared a booth at the one and only Gen Con, and got to show off the physical prototype of Skyrise to people in person!
We also had fan-favorites Radlands, Brass, Dice Throne, Marvel Dice Throne, and Dice Throne Adventures - and it was standing room only in the booth, so it's just as well we didn't have more!
Paul Revere Williams was an architect whose modern interpretations of Tudor-revival, French Chateau, Regency, French Country, and Mediterranean architecture influenced Hollywood architecture both on and off the silver screen.
A master draftsman, Williams perfected the skill of drawing upside down to work across the desk from white clients who were uncomfortable sitting beside a black man. He would tour construction sites with his hands clasped behind his back as he didn’t know who would be willing to shake his hand.
Ironically, Williams couldn’t legally purchase or even stay in many of the structures he designed and built. But celebrities loved his mansions, his luxuriant curving staircases, and his unique ability to make grand spaces feel cozy, and the homes he built for them helped establish Southern California as an icon of glamor and luxury.
To Williams, this popularity and success provided the means to pursue his own vision: that every building he created would open doors for the next generation.
Preorder sales are live! For more information, see our product page HERE. Preorders placed soon will have their order shipped at the same time as regular backers and will have access to all Kickstarter content.
July 28 - BackerKit Surveys Next Week! See You At Gen Con!
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 01:01:24 AM
Pledge manager "smoke test" surveys coming on Monday for some backers, remaining surveys soon afterwards. Meet the Roxley and Dice Throne teams at Gen Con at Booth 2422A!
Team Roxley has been working hard to prepare the pledge manager for this campaign, and the first surveys are nearly ready!
This Monday, a small percentage of backers will be sent surveys first as an initial "smoke test" of the pledge manager system. Once we've verified everything is working as planned, the remainder will be sent soon thereafter. After you've all had the chance to confirm your pledge levels, addresses, and add-ons, we'll open the Preorder store for those who missed the campaign.
We hope this pledge manager will be fairly straightforward, but we've done our best to anticipate some of your more common questions which we'll answer below.
What If I Don't Get The Survey Email?
Firstly, these may still be being sent into early next week, so don't panic if you're not part of the initial smoke test!
For those who are concerned, the first step would be to double check that your email address is correct in BackerKit. And as always, you should also double check your spam/bulk/filtered folders, to make sure that the email didn't get sorted out of your main inbox. If you don't hear from us by our next update, then you should check in with us at [email protected].
What If Kickstarter Was Unable To Bill Me Successfully?
We'll still have a record that you *tried* to pledge, so no need to stress. If you're in this situation and you've already messaged us, we'll get to you soon! If not, please drop us an email at [email protected]; we can still manually add you to the pledge manager as if you were an original backer.
When Does This Need To Be Filled Out By?
The closing date also isn't locked down yet, but you will have at minimum a few weeks to fill it out. We will announce the exact date well in advance in a future update.
What If I Have Trouble Filling Out My Survey?
If you have technical difficulties, the instructions are not clear, or you can't find the specific combination of pledge items you would like, please message [email protected] with the specifics of what you need and we'll be happy to follow up with you.
Or, just follow the sound of diabolical clucking.
If you're going to be at Gen Con this year, come visit us at booth 2422A! We'll have a physical prototype of Skyrise to show off, as well as Radlands (both Deluxe and Super Deluxe) and Deluxe editions of Brass for sale - plus all the goodies our Dice Throne friends are bringing, including the Marvel Dice Throne Battle Chest, and an advance prototype of Dice Throne: Santa v Krampus!
We are expecting Preorder sales to go live soon! If you'd like an alert when they do, you can sign up for one HERE. Preorders placed soon will have their order shipped at the same time as regular backers and will have access to all Kickstarter content.
THANK YOU For An Amazing Finish! Now - What Comes Next?
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Jul 02, 2022 at 11:32:25 PM
TL;DR: THANK YOU! The pledge manager will open in a couple of weeks' time, as well as Preorders for the public. What to do if you have payment or pledging issues (short version: Kickstarter will attempt to solve these until next week; after which you can email [email protected]).
What a mind-blowing finish! Thank you everyone for your amazing support in this campaign!
We are very impressed with the positive and constructive atmosphere in the comments section. We are so thankful for everyone's amazing constructive suggestions. Please know that many of your comments have helped form the game into what it will become.
Thank you again for your continued belief in Roxley and the games we make.
- Gavan
Due to an incredible effort from our supporters over the course of the campaign, and especially in the last few days, EVERY single Funding Quest we announced was achieved! Because of you, we were able to add a host of upgrades to the Collector's Edition (and a few to the Essentials Edition, too), including highlights like the 52 unique building sculpts per game, the blimp miniatures, and the extended rulebook featuring biographies and art for the game's eight Visionaries.
We saw you organizing buddy buys with your friends. We saw you in the comments, helping each other to addon shipping and taxes. We saw your thread on Boardgamegeek encouraging each other.
And we are so grateful to all of you, for helping us make Skyrise the best possible game it can be.
Before the city of Skyrise can be built, Team Roxley is going to take a few days off to catch up on sleep, visit with our families and recover our energy, so we can be bright and fresh when we return to work next week.
Kickstarter Payment Processing
Kickstarter should by now have billed your pledge to the credit card associated to your Kickstarter account. If there are any issues, they will automatically try to resolve them for several days; this process takes care of itself in most cases, but you can try to reach their support department if necessary at support (at) kickstarter.com, if you have something special that needs to be asked or addressed.
NOTE: Team Roxley does not have access to their payment and support portal during this time. We'll be happy to support you with any issues you have, but we can't do anything for the majority of cases until Kickstarter has finished this process and exports the final backer data to us.
The Pledge Manager
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be finalizing and testing the pledge manager. (Once we have this setup, we can start to assist backers who have any issues Kickstarter could not resolve.) When this is finished, you'll be automatically sent a survey link; in that survey, you'll have the option to confirm or upgrade your pledge, add any add-ons or additional copies, provide your shipping address, and confirm your shipping charge and any taxes that apply. Roxley will use a reputable and secure pledge management platform for this.
Note: As stated throughout the campaign and in the FAQ, backers who backed for only $1 will not receive a survey link. You will still be able to purchase Skyrise as a Preorder when that option becomes available.
Ongoing Updates
As with our other Kickstarter projects, we want to keep our supporters up to date with all the news, so we will be publishing continuing updates until the games have been fulfilled (even if there's sometimes no real news to report, we still want to stay in touch; it's what we would prefer in your shoes).
Those of you who follow our social media channels already know we post regular images of our games and components; Skyrise will be added to the mix of those, so you'll be able to catch regular glimpses of additional content from the game by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We'd love to see you joining the conversation at Boardgamegeek, and for all the news about our upcoming future projects, you can sign up for our newsletter at roxley.com, follow us right here on Kickstarter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Sign up HERE for an alert when Preorder sales go live! Preorders placed before fulfillment begins will have their order shipped at the same time as regular backers, and will have access to all Kickstarter content, unless specified in the Preorder item description (although we will not be able to offer the same pricing and shipping as we did for campaign backers).
FINAL DAY FUNDING QUEST, A Mystery Bonus, and Alternate Art Sneak Peek!
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 10:52:26 PM
TL;DR: Final day - thank you for helping us drive this upwards! New Funding Quest for EVERY building to have a unique sculpt. Mystery bonus coming soon! ESSENTIALS backers now gain wooden hexagonal Patron discs as a KS exclusive. Sneak peek of newest four cast members below.
Unique Sculpts For EVERY Building?!?
We're in the final day now, and Team Roxley are very grateful that you've helped us achieve EVERY single Funding Quest we had planned.
So we thought we'd add in just ONE more, to make things even more awesome!
That's right - if we make $750K Canadian in pledges, EVERY building in the Collector's Edition will be given its own unique sculpt - NO duplicates at all! (This is going to mean a LOT of additional work for designer James over the next few weeks, but we know he's up to the challenge and will knock it out of the park).
For The Essentials Backers:
Funding Quest #2, Wooden Patron Tokens, automatically upgraded the four hexagonal tokens with hidden values for all backers of the Collector's Edition - but we know we've got some fans out there pledging at the Essentials level who want to add the Wooden Token add-on pack, but wish that it included these to match!
So as a Kickstarter Exclusive, we are extending this Funding Quest to include backers of both Editions. Every Essentials Edition ordered during this campaign, or added on in the pledge manager, will now receive these four Wooden Patron tokens at no additional charge!
(Orders placed after the campaign is over will be able to purchase these separately, while supplies last.)
And As A Further Bonus...
...come back this afternoon, to see what final quest we still have up our sleeves to further enhance Skyrise for all backers!
We wouldn't leave you with only four choices of characters to play now, would we?
Here's a sneak peek at the player boards of the rest of the star-studded cast of Skyrise!
(prototype image - final may vary)
(prototype image - final may vary)
(prototype image - final may vary)
(prototype image - final may vary)
We SO appreciate all of you who have already been helping us power through these Funding Quests by sharing the campaign on your social media, checking in with your friends to see if they want to split a two-game order with you for the additional discount, and clicking thumb, fan, and subscribe on BoardGameGeek. We're confident that with your support, this last day will be enough to power us through to truly make Skyrise everything we know it can be!
