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How to Find Board Game Replacement Pieces

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It's tough to play a game without all of the pieces. But don't throw the game out yet - first try to find replacements.

From Quick Guide: Playing Board Games
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Call or write to the manufacturer of the game.

  2. Step 2

    Specify which part(s) you need, how many, what color and which edition of the game you own.

  3. Step 3

    Be sure to ask how much the part(s) cost. Remember to ask about shipping, too.

  4. Step 4

    Check the company's Web site. Sometimes order forms and/or contact information are provided on a company's site.

  5. Step 5

    Order parts for Avalon Hill, Hasbro, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Playskool, Tiger Electronics and Tonka products at Hasbro.com.

  6. Step 6

    Go to online auctions such as ebay, where you can find parts from older games in particular.

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on 11/22/2005 Check out thrift shops to get replacement pieces for board games. Often you'll find incomplete games that do have the very pieces you are looking for. Usually they won't cost much at all either!

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