Exploded soup? @jake_torres68 knows creamy means science project.

Honestly, does game size even matter here? I've seen massive board games with rulebooks that skip basic setup, like not telling you how to handle the first player turn. Then tiny indie games might leave out how scoring works because they assume it's obvious. It's more about rushed writing or poor testing, not the box size. Remember that fantasy game last year? Its official errata sheet fixed more holes than the actual rules. So bad rulebooks come in all packages.

On the Miller build, I walked right under a silent crane while checking my phone. Guess my situational awareness needs an upgrade more than the equipment does.

Did you find the belt online or at a local shop? I've had luck with isopropyl alcohol on those corroded contacts, but yeah, the belt goo is a real mess. That moment it finally plays is the best feeling though.