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Stephanie on Apr 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis board is amazing. It is so beautifully designed. All the pieces fit perfectly together. We love it!
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Lucas on Mar 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSehr, sehr hohe Qualität. Sieht mega aus. Kann ich nur empfehlen!
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Ryan on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality and craftsmanship. Really enhances the look of the game.
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marish on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing board. I set it up and enjoyed the whole experience with my friends
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Ryan on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality and craftsmanship. Really enhances the look of the game.
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Monica on Mar 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis was one of the best gifts I've ever given. The pieces are really beautifully done, with bold colors and a satisfying tactile finish. They also fit together perfectly, which makes things much easier during gameplay and setup. My family and I won't ever be able to go back to playing on a regular board.
The order was shipped promptly and arrived sooner than expected, even though I'm in Europe. The seller is wonderful to work with and has been quick to respond!
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Corey on Mar 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is beautiful. It was a Christmas gift and the recipient adores it. It was packaged very nicely. I, myself, haven't played on it yet but I will update the review when I do!
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carmiesteed on Feb 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGame is beautiful! My husband was super excited while he opened the box. Can't wait until we can have e game nite again!
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jmmanginelli on Feb 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful craftsmanship and really elevated your experience playing.
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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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!