Everything is incredibly sturdy, there’s a place for all the components with some extra room left over for possible expansions, some of the storage areas are adjustable, and there are even symbols pressed into the wood on the meeple tray to show what goes where. The trays fit almost perfectly, with only a tiny fraction of an inch between their edges and the box. The finished product is seriously impressive. This level of detail and forethought is definitely impressive. All together I don’t think it took more than an hour, minus the time spent waiting for the glue to dry. Most of it held together really well but I did end up using some wood glue in a couple of spots that were a little loose, and for some added general solidity. The only reason it took me a while was because I had to (delicately) connect most of the pieces using a rubber mallet. If you’ve ever put furniture together (IKEA or otherwise) then you shouldn’t have any problems here. The assembly was something of a process but not because it was complicated. This is seriously all the instruction you’ll get, and all the instruction you’ll need. It’s relatively thick and sturdy, especially once everything is put together. Don’t worry though, this isn’t some cheap balsa wood type material. And they are also a kind of model.Īndrew: No they aren’t! They’re toys!…that you put together yourself, from detailed instructions oh DAMN it.Īnyway, everything comes on wooden sheets that have the pieces pre-cut into them. Rob: Said the guy with a glass display case for his Legos? I kind of like putting stuff together sometimes – it reminds me of how I used to build models when I was in high school. I imagine it’s to make shipping easier and to reduce costs, and I’m okay with that. Some (okay, all) assembly is required, of course. It’s all very sturdy and holds everything incredibly well.

Then Diana went and got me the Broken Token insert for my birthday and now I’m wondering why I waited so long. I kinda sorta tried to do without for a while, but my solution was kind of a pain to unpack – to the point where I didn’t really have the desire to play all that much. At least it does if you want to be able to set it up and break it down in less time than it’ll take you to play (yes this is an exaggeration, but Cavernaowners know where I’m coming from). I was on the fence myself about getting one for Caverna, because Caverna desperately needs something more than just a jewelry organizer and some bags. But if you’re even slightly tempted by the idea of getting inserts that have been created specifically for certain games then you shouldn’t hesitate. And whether or not a particular item on your shelf needs anything more than a few baggies is largely a matter of preference. Of course not all board games need fancy wooden organizers – heck, I own a couple of games that don’t need any organizers whatsoever.Īhem. But if you have a mighty need to keep your components in line they’re worth every penny. Then there’s the stuff from Broken Token.Īt around $30 and up, these custom wood inserts might seem a little daunting. Some people use zip-top bags, some make their their own inserts using cardboard or foam core or whatever else they can get their hands on, and some make liberal use of organization containers for fishing or jewelry making supplies.Īndrew: thinks I’m a fisherman, for all the Plano boxes I’ve bought. Okay maybe it’s not that extensive, but there are certainly a lot of options.

And there are as many ways to keep all those meeples and dice and cardboard counters separated as there are board games in the world. Component storage and organization quickly becomes a concern for anyone who’s even a little serious about board games.

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