How to fix a warped game board?

[Thor-in]

I just got a third copy of the game (its not a complete copy but who cares its HeroQuest) the only problem is that the game board is wrapped. My question is has anyone ever fixed a wrapped game board before and if so how did they do it.... Any help with this issue would be great thanks.

[Big Bene]

Well, if anyone in here has actual experience or knowledge in this matter, I'll step back, as I have neither.
But as long as nobody else anwers, here's what I would try in this situation:
Find some hard and evenly plane object (like a board of wood or a large [cheap] book). Take care it has no (or very stable) coloring, so it wouldn't stain the gameboard. Put some heavy weights on it (books, stones). Put it in a warm place / the oven for some hours.

Good luck!

[Thor-in]

Big Bene,

Thanks for your input, I never would of thought to put it some place warm like the oven. That makes sense seeing as warm things are more pliable and as long as its on a flat surface when it cools it should be strait. I have had it under all my D&D books and fantasy board games for about a week or so with no luck. This sounds promising, thanks again.

Thor-in

[clmckay]

If it doesn't work that way, try it again with a separate pan of water in the oven to add extra humidity.

[Thor-in]

clmckay,

Thanks for the input, if the other doesn't work I'll give that a try as well. When I do it I'll let everyone know if it worked or not.

Thor-in

[Thor-in]

Last night I tried both ideas at once and they work . The only problem is that the board was so wrapped I will have to do it again . Thanks again Big Bene, and clmckay for the suggestions.

[Big Bene]

Glad it worked.