I dropped $80 on a custom foam insert for Gloomhaven and it was a total waste

I saw all these posts about how a good insert saves setup time, so I bought one from a small shop online. It took me over two hours to put all the pieces in the right slots, and it actually makes pulling things out harder during play. My group spent more time fighting the foam than fighting monsters last game night. Has anyone found a storage fix for that game that actually works without being a hassle?

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taylor_moore2mo ago

Yeah, "fighting the foam" is why I just use a bunch of cheap plastic tackle boxes.

the_gray2mo agoMost Upvoted

Is it really that big a deal?

margaret_lane22d ago

My $80 foam insert came with a little plastic tool to push the pieces into the slots and it took me maybe 45 minutes total. Once everything was in there my group actually pulls out what we need in seconds and the box closes perfectly flat now. I honestly think most of the frustration comes from people not reading the instructions carefully or buying from a shop that makes them too tight.