Foam-Core InsertWiz-War

last updated February 2nd, 2016 — created February 2nd, 2016

For each insert we create, we have a few standard design goals:

Reduce setup time as much as possible
Have separate trays for "setup components" and "gameplay components"
Allow for vertical box storage without components crushing each other
Fit sleeved cards

For this game we decided to store the base game and both expansions in one box with an overflowing insert (the lid doesn't fit on all the way). While we're quite happy with how the insert came out, we ultimately regret throwing out the expansion boxes. For the school decks, we built a large well that stores each of them with a foam-core separator, labelled with the schools' icons and names on each side. All play tokens are in one tray, and all setup tokens/miniatures are in another tray.

For this game we decided to store the base game and both expansions in one box with an overflowing insert (the lid doesn't fit on all the way).The boards are held in place by the other insert parts.For the school decks, we built a large well that stores each of them with a foam core separator, labelled with the schools' icons and names on each side.All play tokens are in one tray.

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How To Build Foam-Core Inserts

We learned how to make foam-core inserts primarily by watching the videos from The Esoteric Order of Gamers. He has created these wonderful tutorials that will help you get started. We have tried a few methods and prefer his practices over any other. Pro tip: Although it is tempting to skip gluing when building inserts to save time, we really REALLY recommend that you don't. We have built a couple inserts using only dress pins to hold them together and they don't last very long.

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