How do you get spare game pieces from other companies for your prototype games? I'm talking on a scale like Samurai Swords, Civ, Risk, A&A, and the like. I need plastic, very small, and affordable...any ideas?
Game pieces?
Thu, 08/04/2005 - 10:50
Thu, 08/04/2005 - 11:13
#1
Game pieces?
Spare pieces? as in small quantities to use in your own prototypes? Most game companies will allow you to buy replacement parts for a reasonable cost if the game is still relatively new and the parts are in stock/still available. You can also buy replacement parts from companies that specialize in that sort of thing, like http://www.svgames.com/parts.html . However, if you're looking for parts to purchase in large quantities, try checking the game parts category under the web resources module in the menu to the left.
-Darke
Fri, 08/05/2005 - 10:38
#3
Game pieces?
Thorn,
I know that companies like Hasbro has a link right on their site for ordering replacement parts, thus Risk, A&A, you should be able to go to
http://www.hasbro.com/pl/page.replacement_parts/dn/default.cfm
and get replacecment parts directly from Hasbro.
You just need to fill out a form, send in a payment and *poof* the replacement parts come in the mail.
If you are thinking about using these parts for your prototypes, ok, but I dont think you are allowed to use them as part of a game you sell (but if anyone else knows about this, please enlighten me!)
The only prob I see with that is what a sucky collection of game pieces I've seen from those websites. I'd much rather prefer getting replacement pieces from the larger-brand companies. would you know how to contact some of these?