An Age Contrived - How to Assemble

In this video, we are learning how to assemble An Age Contrived.
Website: bellowsintent.com/
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00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Preparation
01:25 - Cosmetic Choices
03:00 - Metal Preparation
03:38 - Sticker Application
04:38 - Punchboard Preparation
05:39 - Punchboard Insertion
08:39 - Slider Insertion
08:55 - Undercarriage Insertion
12:31 - Spring Application
12:56 - Foam Pad Application
13:07 - Functionality
14:14 - Troubleshooting
15:10 - Spare Components
16:05 - Storage Guide
18:35 - Conclusion

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  • @zvnetzley9209
    @zvnetzley92092 ай бұрын

    I watched the full video through once to make certain I understood it all and then played it through to guide me step by step through the first build. Your explanation made this all work smoothly! Thank you for the time and care that you put into this video. Setting a high bar for the industry with your campaign, production quality, and support!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    So glad to hear that, Zach! Just trying to follow through on the promise of serving players a little differently. I very much appreciate your support.

  • @jamespoling8540
    @jamespoling85403 ай бұрын

    I just assembled my game based on your video. You did an incredible job outlining and showing the steps involved. I can't express how incredible the game components are!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! It's really just what backers deserve to be able to have a positive experience with this game. Hope your assembly went well and you enjoy playing.

  • @RulebooksForYou
    @RulebooksForYou2 ай бұрын

    Bro - I've played over 1,000 games - this game is a joy to mess around with - such great thought into the magnetic features and my words in the box too... let's make sure we work together on the next one - I need this company in my life!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying it!

  • @franktitzler2689
    @franktitzler26892 ай бұрын

    Just finished putting together - any seasoned IKEA builder could do with ease! What amazing design work! I’m an instant fan of your company. When is your next project hitting kickstarter? Automatic buy!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the assembly process. Our next project will be an expansion to An Age Contrived, scheduled for Kickstarter around September 2024.

  • @manuelsailor7769
    @manuelsailor77692 ай бұрын

    Hab heute auch mein Exemplar bekommen und zusammengebaut. Respekt an den Konstrukteur des Ganzen. Top Qualität der Komponenten und des Inlays

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Vielen Dank! Gruß aus Kanada.

  • @billlau9505
    @billlau95053 ай бұрын

    I am so hyped for this!! I have never seen mechanical metal parts taken to this level of design in board gaming (Apart from Return to the dark tower... that's another beast entirely).. I am loving this dedication to the tutorial! I am receiving VFI shipping updates, and should arrive today in Hong Kong !! Scheduled to table this on Sat already!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    That's fantastic to hear! You will be one of the first people in the world to receive a final copy, and maybe _the first_ to play it. Wishing you an enjoyable session assembling your player boards and then an even better time playing with them.

  • @hawkbass3456

    @hawkbass3456

    2 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @davidviau2522
    @davidviau25222 ай бұрын

    Good lord Chris! I have just finished unboxing and assembling everything. The amount of care and detail that went into everything shows a lot! It's simply such a treat to see everything come together. The production on the game is beyond anything I've backed before, considering how much this was, I'm surprised you are breaking even! Can't wait to play this game with my partner! Kudos for the amazing campaign, I'm super impressed

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, David! I really wanted to make this a special game for backers. I hope you enjoy playing with your partner. ☺

  • @thatsmegeoff
    @thatsmegeoff2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to make a really well put together how to assemble video. I was way overwhelmed when the box first got here, but this made out everything together fun.

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear that this video helped and you had fun with the process!

  • @thing12games44
    @thing12games442 ай бұрын

    Just put mine together and packed it all up. No issues at all. This video was *incredibly* helpful and very well done (as are the components). Excellent work!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! It's great to hear that it all went well. Hope you enjoy the game.

  • @svendhondt5352
    @svendhondt53522 ай бұрын

    Just assembled everything. Amazing what you achieved! I crowdfund a zillion games and this is by far the most impressive kickstarter. Very high expectations are fulfilled, as promised. Congratulations! Please teach other crowdfunding companies how to do this 😉

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm really glad that we ultimately met your expectations, especially since this project was quite ambitious. It will be hard to teach other companies, given that we are busy working on more projects of our own. 😊

  • @ishotweb
    @ishotweb3 ай бұрын

    Amazing engineering and a wonderful video explaining the assembly. Thank you! My copy just arrived and I'm very excited to dig in and play.

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @caseyadams5174
    @caseyadams51742 ай бұрын

    This video was a HUGE help thanks for making it! Also little warning, if you are like me and like punching stuff out and getting started, you might want to watch this video all the way through first 😂. I just wish all my extra cardboard and expansion had a home that wasnt a baggie. But overall everything fit including the expansion. Well done!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear that this was useful to you! Hope you enjoy the game.

  • @mystemo1980
    @mystemo19802 ай бұрын

    Amazing production and wonderful video. Could listen to that voice for days. It made the setup so crystal clear. Well done

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad to hear that this video helped. I hope you enjoy the game. 😊

  • @NINGaymerCT
    @NINGaymerCT3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the detailed and easy to follow instructions for how to assemble the metal trays! After building the first one, the other 4 were super simple to put together. I appreciate how well organized and simple the instructional video was!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it! Hope you enjoy playing with them.

  • @IlMeepleConLaCamicia
    @IlMeepleConLaCamicia3 ай бұрын

    Man! This is pure gold!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Flavio!

  • @dungeonsmorlok2390
    @dungeonsmorlok23902 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, awesome components and awesome quality. Can't wait for my first game at the weekend!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Hope your first play goes well.

  • @davidviau2522
    @davidviau25223 ай бұрын

    Yassssss!! So excited to get this on my table!!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks David!

  • @LegoAssassin098
    @LegoAssassin098Ай бұрын

    Im not a big fan of the metal board component, however this is a GREAT and clear detailed guide to build it. Kudos to you for making it so easy to follow.

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! We knew this component wouldn't be for everyone, but it had to be as user-friendly as possible.

  • @mushizz
    @mushizz2 ай бұрын

    Thx you so much for this game. the material is beautiful, the quality is perfect and the turnaround time was incredible. It's really great work, the only thing I haven't checked yet is the translation, but it looks very clean so far. and finally, this video is essential for properly assembling and storing. THANKS

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear you've had a good experience with this game and project. Thank _you_ for choosing to support it!

  • @ivom3252
    @ivom32522 ай бұрын

    Just got my copy here in the Netherlands, took some time to assemble but it was fun and it was very easy after watching the video. Great dummy proof video, now I am looking forward to playing the game hopefully it is as awesome as the components! (IKEA should hire you to make some dummy prove assembly videos ;) )

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that it all went smoothly! Hope you enjoy the game.

  • @Braz__
    @Braz__2 ай бұрын

    Very good video. Many Thanks!

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @dankilai
    @dankilai3 ай бұрын

    Man he hyped me more than i was. Excellent video. Btw Hello from Lebanon :)

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Hello back from Canada. ☺

  • @yellow2213
    @yellow22132 ай бұрын

    What are the extended tabs on the left for? Looks like something connects to it.

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    They hold your two inactive Transmuter Tiles during play.

  • @Mike_James
    @Mike_James3 ай бұрын

    so while not its intention....will the stronger springs allow me to....entertain myself at my opponents expense without risk of harm to the opponent or mechanical board? yes, im that guy lol. also thanks Chris, been fun talking you in the comments and these look amazing

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Mike, you can certainly use the stronger springs if you prefer them, and that will not risk damage to the player board. However, we cannot endorse firing energy tokens at your opponents. Thank _you_ for your support on this project. We're excited to be getting your copy into your hands in a few short weeks.

  • @Mike_James

    @Mike_James

    3 ай бұрын

    thanks Chris! i appreciate the response as always. @@BellowsIntent

  • @DestrinStorm
    @DestrinStorm3 ай бұрын

    Well, the stickering part is already giving me heavy anxiety and it's still a month or so before my copy arrives

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    It's not too bad, and the sticker is the piece that matters the least in this whole assembly, since it's mostly covered during gameplay by your row of Transmuter Tiles. That said, each character does come with two stickers in the box, in case you are _really_ unhappy with the placement of one.

  • @muttshouse

    @muttshouse

    3 ай бұрын

    Use tweezers on either side to hold them while you align the sticker. I'm going to use the "columns" for alignment initially vs measuring 1mm from either side. lol

  • @DestrinStorm

    @DestrinStorm

    2 ай бұрын

    @@BellowsIntent Arrived this morning and managed to get that first one done with very little stress, excellent guide thank you. Look forward to getting it to the table!

  • @giapchin
    @giapchin2 ай бұрын

    Just got my copy. As I have not unboxed it yet, I have a question. Does the game come with complete cardboard components that I can play a game without assembling the metal parts?

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    If you have the Founder's Edition, then yes. If you have the Collector's Edition, then no.

  • @klausolekristiansen2960
    @klausolekristiansen29602 ай бұрын

    Is there a guide on how to fit the regular version in the box?

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    There is not. We'll see about creating one and posting it on BGG.

  • @sinuous325
    @sinuous3253 ай бұрын

    Are you guys planning to release a how to play video with the up to date rules soon?

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, we hope that it will be online in the next few weeks. That said, the video from February 2023 is still 95% accurate.

  • @AnaBsArt
    @AnaBsArt3 ай бұрын

    Will these player boards be available at some point in the future as an upgrade for the core set?

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    We evaluated that early on and decided not to offer the mechanical player boards as an upgrade to the Core Edition of An Age Contrived, at least not for the first printing. The main reasons are that (a) it would be an expensive upgrade to manufacture and sell and (b) the mechanical player boards will not fit in the box of the Core Edition, so would need their own storage solution. It’s possible that will change if there is strong interest in such an upgrade after the game is released, in which case we would probably offer it as part of a new crowdfunding campaign.

  • @RulebooksForYou

    @RulebooksForYou

    2 ай бұрын

    This game will launch to the moon once more people see and hear about it - congrats dude!

  • @WladSawicki
    @WladSawicki3 ай бұрын

    how much does it weight with all the stuff ?

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    It is around 8 KG.

  • @RvLeshrac
    @RvLeshrac3 ай бұрын

    It would have been much better to have a slight recess and thin inlays, rather than stickers, as any gunpla builder could tell you, but this doesn't seem too bad.

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    3 ай бұрын

    You're right about that. We tried to use an inlay instead, but the requirements of the sliders made that impractical. The logic why will probably be apparent when examining these player boards in the flesh.

  • @SecretlyMikeYoung
    @SecretlyMikeYoung2 ай бұрын

    It was really difficult to get the sliders to slot into the top tray and then fold them together. Also, why does this video have so many ads?

  • @BellowsIntent

    @BellowsIntent

    2 ай бұрын

    That is indeed the most difficult part. Unfortunately, we don't have any control over ads on KZread, otherwise we would remove them from this video.

  • @SecretlyMikeYoung

    @SecretlyMikeYoung

    2 ай бұрын

    @@BellowsIntent You can turn off monetization [ads] for any videos you've already uploaded. Go to KZread Studio. In the left menu, select Content. Next to the relevant video, click Monetization . Click Off in the monetization drop-down menu. Click Save.

  • @Jacobscott272

    @Jacobscott272

    Ай бұрын

    @@BellowsIntentJust as a thought if you break some of KZread’s guidelines and get it demonetized it could work.

  • @manuelsailor7769
    @manuelsailor77692 ай бұрын

    Hab jetzt die Anleitung mehrmals durchgelesen und muss sagen dass die für mich leider nicht gut geschrieben ist. Abgesehen von ein paar Schreibfehlern ist nicht alles eindeutig. Schade Mal demnächst schauen wie das Spiel selbst ist. Am besten erst im Solomodus.