Warning: sorting a new game's components can be a trap

I opened my copy of 'Anachrony' and figured sorting all the pieces would take maybe 30 minutes. I was wrong. Between the different worker types, the resource cubes, and all the tiny building tiles, it took me over two hours just to get everything into baggies. My wife walked in and asked if the game came with an assembly manual. Has anyone else had a game where setup prep totally blew your time estimate?

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johnson.lee13d ago

Yeah, the "quiet little puzzle" part @evan151 mentioned is spot on. I read a whole forum thread once where people said sorting a new game feels like earning it, like you're building the toy before you play. That two hour prep time is just the price for a really deep box.

evan15113d ago

Honestly, I love that part. For me, sorting a big box like that is half the fun... it's like a quiet little puzzle before the real game. I put on some music and just zone out. Two hours sounds about right for a heavy game, and it makes the actual setup way faster later.