City of the Great Machine: The Story Unfolds

Base game atmospheric unboxing by Zundra Grapes

The Story Unfolds preview by Man vs Meeple

The Story Unfolds preview by Tabletop Tolson

Base game review by No Pun Included

Base game review by Room and Board

The Story Unfolds five-player playthrough by Tablenauts

The Story Unfolds playthrough by Meet Me At The Table

The Story Unfolds solo playthrough by One Stop Co-op Shop

Base game solo playthrough by One Stop Co-op Shop

Base game solo playthrough by Meet Me At The Table

Base game playthrough by Quackalope

Base game how to play by EZBoardGames

Base game tutorial by Getting Games

The shipping costs listed above are based on 2026 estimates provided by our shipping partners and include a partial subsidy from us. They do not include possible additional shipping costs for add-ons.

Final shipping prices will be calculated in the pledge manager. While prices may change slightly due to logistics or taxation, we will do our best to keep them as low as possible.

If you would like a more accurate estimate before the campaign ends, please send us a message and allow a few working days for us to check the rates. Please note that response times may be longer at the beginning and end of the campaign.

Shipping Costs and VAT

Shipping costs (+ EU and UK VAT) are not included in the product price and will be charged in the pledge manager after the campaign ends.

Important Notes

Depending on where you are in the world, your game will be shipped from the closest fulfillment hub. We currently plan to ship from hubs in the USA, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and China. Orders will be sent from the hub that makes the most sense for your region.

Unfortunately, there are some areas we cannot ship to, including Afghanistan, Brazil, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine, and most countries in the Middle East and Africa. We may also be unable to ship to countries experiencing a state of emergency or armed conflict. If you are unsure whether we can ship to your country, please contact us before backing this project.

We recommend avoiding PO Boxes. Shipments to PO Boxes are often undeliverable and may be returned. If you choose to use a PO Box, you do so at your own risk and agree to cover any costs associated with reshipping the package.

Backing a Kickstarter for the first time, or just want everything to go smoothly? Here are a few key things to keep in mind:

1. Read the updates
We’ll share all important information through updates during and after the campaign, including changes, delays, key dates, and deadlines. If we emphasize that something is important, it really is, so please take your time and read everything carefully.

2. Finalize your pledge in the pledge manager (PM) as soon as possible
After the campaign ends, you’ll need to finalize your pledge in the pledge manager: confirm your selection, upgrade if needed, and pay for shipping (and VAT).

Don’t wait too long. We’ll send reminders, but taking a few minutes to do it early will help tremendously in avoiding unnecessary (and potentially costly) issues later.

3. Use a reliable email address
Avoid using addresses like @privaterelay.appleid.com or any email address you may not have easy access to. We rely on email to share important updates, and using temporary or restricted addresses may result in missed information and notifications.

Also, emails, including pledge manager invites, may sometimes end up in your spam or promotions folders. If you’re expecting a message from us, be sure to check there as well.

4. Remember that problems happen
Reality rarely is perfect. Issues happen. We know how to handle them, but it takes time to ensure the final product meets our standards. Global shipping can also be affected by events such as ships blocking the Suez Canal, armed conflicts, or other disruptions. And sometimes, people simply make mistakes.

Delays are possible, and if the timeline on this page no longer reflects reality, we will inform you promptly through updates.

P.S. If ANYTHING is unclear, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re always happy to help! Email us at contact@crowdgames.us or send us a Kickstarter message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.