TheBoardGenius
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
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Elizabeth on Oct 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful board, super fast shipping, and five star customer service! Seriously the best anniversary gift for my husband!! I can't thank you enough!!
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Linda on Oct 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFabulous item! Colorful, quality made, detailed, love love love this item!
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Reviewed by Inactive on Oct 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsbeautiful set and quick shipping
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Seon-Doh on Oct 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsShipping was quick and the item as beautiful as pictured. I got this as a gift for my sister who loves the game and I cannot wait to see her reaction.
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Christine on Oct 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOhmygod! This thing is so beautiful and quality. My brother and I purchased this and the expansion for our Catan-nut parents and they are going to be ecstatic. Definitely will end up being a family heirloom. Highly recommend.
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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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Peggy Rahn
Lab Manager, Production Technician
I am a semi-retired RN, and help Ryan manage day-to-day operations at The Board Genius.
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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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Jalen Collins
Production Technician
I am currently studying materials science and engineering at ASU and have been helping Ryan for over a year by preparing the wood and pieces for the boards in the shop.
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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!