Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
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Prescott on Jan 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWow - talk about quality craftsmanship! This board is so awesome and was a total hit as a birthday gift for my partner. Stoked that I'll get to use it too! Big thanks to Ryan for the quick shipping!!
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Matt on Dec 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful, high quality. Seller is great to work with. Perfect for storing our very favorite game.
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Judy on Oct 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis box is well made and the game board is fantastic! The resources are easily recognizable and the colors are vivid. The pieces are sturdy, so I expect it to last for many years. Also, the shipment was extremely quick, much faster than what the expected date indicated, and the seller was very responsive to my inquiries. I bought the game, plus expansion pack, and the wood box. They are all gorgeous! I definitely recommend purchasing these items!
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Michelle on Jan 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality and service. We’re thrilled with this product.
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bpowe1991 on Jan 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOrdered the ports and I absolutely love them. The detail and color are amazing!
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Shani on Jan 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOh, this is fantastic! I can't wait to spend many hours with this really classic set of tiles for my favorite Quaran-game! This is very well finished and everything snaps together very quickly, and is beautifully colored.
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Jacob on Jan 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLooks beautiful, and the seller is quick to respond to any issues.
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About TheBoardGenius
Catan or Rocket Science?
I have played Catan 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!
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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 over three years! I design some of the artwork for pieces and assist the shop with laser cutting, social media, and product manufacturing.
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Ethan Klein
Production Technician, The Spray Guy
Just passed the two year anniversary of working at The Board Genius and haven't looked back; I do whatever needs to be done around the lab with the laser cutter or at the spray booth. Outside this, I go to university and watch all the movies I can.
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Returns & exchanges
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!