TheBoardGenius
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
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jozolife on Sep 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWhat a beautifully crafted Catan board! Every tile is a small hexagonal work of art.
The pieces fit snug, yet smoothly, in place; just enough wiggle room for easy clean-up. All of the woods are delicate and light weight, while being quite sturdy. So the set isn't too cumbersome to travel with.
The engraving work is precise and deeply cut.The pieces have a great contrast between each resource, and number tile. This makes the board very easy to read, but doesn't overwhelm you with chaotic colors; reducing eye strain for those longer games.
Overall, me and my family are very pleased with this purchase.
Very professional and speedy response time. Time from purchase to our front door was extremely fast, and everything came perfectly intact.
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Carol on Aug 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAn absolutely stunning piece of art as well as a usable game board! The precision is impeccable with very attractive colors and laser work. The pictures of the item are good but can’t begin to compare to what it feels like to actually handle the pieces and see them in real life. I am thoroughly delighted with this purchase. Met my expectations completely. Ryan was so good to work with, responding in a timely manner and communicating well for clarification in getting the order correct! Without a doubt this seller deserves all five stars.
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Louisa on Aug 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally great quality, and the timeframe was spot on. A great gift for a Catan fan!
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jfuqua19 on Jul 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI'd ordered this a birthday gift - and it was such a hit! The board, engravings, and art are just beautiful. The quality is fantastic - pictures just can't do justice!
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Terri on Jul 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are awesome!! We have played a few times already. We use our original hexes with these and they fit perfectly. Great customer service. Fast shipping. Would recommend 100%
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Jack on Apr 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality and customer service. This boarder fits normal Catan tiles with ease, and upgrades any game night. 10/10 A+ product.
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jozolife on Sep 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsQuality craftsmanship! This expertly made board game box fit our new board! The colors matched and complimented the Catan board from The Board Genius shop perfectly! The engraving on the leather is emaculately done, and gives the whole set a personalized touch that is perfect as a gift for anyone who wants a Catan set that lasts for generations.
Ryan was very professional, and shipping was extremely fast.
Will definitely be recommending my friends and Catan fans to The Board Genius for beautiful Catan sets in the future! -
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Adrian on Aug 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality. Great support during shipping (I had some trouble importing into another country). Definitely would recommend.
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Adrian on Aug 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality. Great support during shipping (I had some trouble importing into another country). Definitely would recommend.
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Carol on Aug 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis was my second order with this seller and I am thrilled to give him another 5 star rating. Everything is exactly as advertised, beautiful, quality, sturdy and tasteful. Super good at communicating and responding to questions. I will be back!!!
About TheBoardGenius
Board Games or Rocket Science?
I have played Settlers for many years, but have always been frustrated by the standard board. One day a friend and I decided to make a laser-cut/laser-engraved board for ourselves. After finding a laser that could do the job, we spent many hours/days/months perfecting the board. After several years, and numerous "do you sell these?" questions, I finally decided to try and actually sell them. And that's how The Board Genius was born!
Even though my day job is in aerospace engineering, I've always enjoyed doing creative and artistic projects, especially working with wood. I also enjoy getting friends together for board game nights or the occasional LAN party.
It's been a lot of work putting together The Board Genius, but it's also been lots of fun and very rewarding! I hope that I can continue to do this for a long time!
Other Affiliated Etsy Shops:
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Shop members
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Ryan Rahn
Owner, Resident Rocket Scientist
Even though my day job is in aerospace engineering, I've always enjoyed doing creative and artistic projects, especially working with wood. I also enjoy getting friends together for board game nights or the occasional LAN party.
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Amy Liu
Production Technician, Illustrator
I'm currently studying architecture and have been helping Ryan out for almost four years now! I design some of the artwork for pieces and assist the shop with laser cutting, social media, and product manufacturing.
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Monique Wilson
Production Technician, Customer Service
I am studying graphic design at the moment and happy to be apart of this wonderful team! I’m always up for learning new things like building a board game from scratch.
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I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
We do not do custom orders aside from the personalized engraving and the red numbers for our plywood sets. Every piece is made with lots of attention and detail, with a long process from start to finish, so it would simply take too much time to design a new piece!
5-6 player boards
Our 5-6 player expansion sets are compatible with our 3-4 player ones, but they do not include the 3-4 base set. In order to get the full 5-6 set, you will need to order BOTH the 3-4 and 5-6.
Delivery Times (USPS)
Due to various circumstances outside our control, the USPS is warning of extended delivery times. If you would like to guarantee faster shipping, please contact us for shipping upgrades. We thank you for your patience in these difficult times!