How to Store and Protect Brass: Lancashire Components
By Roxley Games | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Tips & Care
A practical storage routine for Brass: Lancashire — protect the board, keep tokens and cards sorted, and use the insert without damaging the box.
Quick answer
Store Brass: Lancashire horizontally with the insert in place, keep loose tokens in labeled bags or a small box, and sleeve the cards if they see heavy play. The goal is to stop movement inside the box and keep moisture and sunlight away from the board and cardboard.
Why Brass: Lancashire needs a deliberate storage setup
Brass: Lancashire is a dense economic game with a large board, many small tokens, and cards that get handled every round. That mix makes it more vulnerable to the usual storage problems: tokens sliding under the insert, cards bowing, and the box lid lifting because contents shift. The Deluxe Edition adds player mats and upgraded components, so the box has less empty space to absorb movement. A storage routine that fits the game as it ships will protect it better than a generic 'bag everything' approach.
If you also own Skyrise or Radlands: Cult of Chrome, keep their storage separate. Each game has its own insert and component sizes, and mixing bags between boxes is how pieces go missing.
What to check before you store anything
Empty the box completely and look at the insert. Note which wells are deep enough for tokens and which are shallow. Check whether the board folds flat and whether the player mats fit on top without pressing the lid. If the lid does not sit flush after packing, something is stacked too high — fix that before the box goes on the shelf.
Wipe the table area first. Grit and crumbs are the most common cause of scratched boards and scuffed tokens, and they are easy to transfer into the box.
Storage steps for Brass: Lancashire
- 1. Sort tokens by type before bagging: Separate the small tokens into labeled bags or a compartment box so you can set up without digging. Common mistake: putting every token in one bag, which slows setup and increases handling wear. Checkpoint: each token type should be identifiable without opening the bag.
- 2. Sleeve or stack cards flat: If you play often, sleeve the cards; otherwise keep them in a flat stack inside a snug bag or band. Common mistake: rubber bands that bite into the card edges over time. Checkpoint: cards should not bow or slide when the box is tilted.
- 3. Place the board so it cannot press the insert: Lay the folded board on top of the insert or in its designated well, then confirm the lid closes without force. Common mistake: forcing the lid down, which crushes insert walls and bends the board. Checkpoint: the lid should rest flush with no pressure.
- 4. Keep player mats flat and protected: Store player mats flat, not rolled, and put them where they will not be creased by heavier components. Common mistake: rolling mats to save space, which leaves them curled during play. Checkpoint: mats should lie flat when you take them out.
- 5. Store the box horizontally on a stable shelf: Horizontal storage keeps components from shifting and keeps the board supported. Common mistake: storing vertically on a shelf where the box can be knocked, which lets tokens slide into corners. Checkpoint: no rattling when you lift the box.
- 6. Keep the box out of sun and damp: Away from radiators, windows, and damp floors. Common mistake: leaving the box in a garage or attic where humidity warps cardboard and board panels. Checkpoint: the storage spot should be dry and room temperature.
Product facts
- Brass: Lancashire: Deluxe Edition of Martin Wallace's original masterpiece with new art, new high quality components, improved 2 & 3 player rules, and player mats. The upgraded components and player mats change how the box packs, so storage should account for those pieces instead of treating it like a plain cardboard edition.
