Tell the Time Game Missing Pieces: Fix a Lost Clock Hand
By Orchard Toys | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Tips & Care
Lost the clock hand from your Tell the Time Game? Work out whether it's truly missing, then order a replacement piece the simple way.
Quick answer
If the clock hand is genuinely gone, order a single replacement piece for the Tell the Time Game rather than a new game. First rule out a temporary misplacement, then use the misplaced-pieces option with the correct piece selected.
Why the clock hand goes missing first
The clock hand is the part children physically move, so it is handled more than most other pieces. That makes it the most likely piece to be knocked off the table, dropped between cushions, or left in a pocket.
Before you order anything, check the game box, the play area, and any bags or trays the game was packed into. A two-minute search often saves a two-week wait.
When a replacement is the right call
Order a replacement if the hand is definitely lost, broken, or chewed beyond use. The Tell the Time Game Misplaced Pieces option exists for exactly this situation, and it costs far less than replacing the whole game.
If you are unsure which piece you need, look at the game's piece layout before ordering. The replacement option asks you to choose a piece, so a quick photo of the board or box lid helps you pick the right one.
The limits you should know before ordering
Replacement pieces are individual parts, not full products, and they are not a substitute for buying the complete game. Delivery can take up to two weeks, so plan around that if the game is needed for a specific day.
The store offers up to three replacement pieces free of charge, but a postage and packaging fee applies. Any additional piece beyond three is charged, so group your missing pieces into one order rather than placing several.
Diagnose the missing clock hand
- Symptom: The clock hand is not in the box, on the table, or in the usual storage spot after a thorough search. Search bags, pockets, and under furniture before treating it as lost.
- Likely cause: The hand was removed during play and dropped, swept up, or packed away separately from the rest of the game. If the hand is broken rather than lost, the same replacement route applies.
- Corrective action: Order the Tell the Time Game Misplaced Pieces option and select the clock hand as your piece. Keep the order to the pieces you actually need. Up to three pieces are free, but postage and packaging is charged; extra pieces beyond three cost more.
- When to stop or choose another option: If the hand turns up during your search, cancel the replacement plan. If multiple parts of the game are missing and the box is damaged, compare the cost of several pieces against a complete game before ordering. Allow up to two weeks for delivery, so order early if the game is needed for a birthday or lesson.
Replacement piece facts
- Tell the Time Game Misplaced Pieces: This listing is for individual replacement pieces, not a full game. You can restore the clock hand without paying for a whole new Tell the Time Game.
Tell the Time Game Misplaced Pieces
