TheBoardGenius
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
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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.
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Ken on Feb 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI received mine in the mail today and couldn’t wait to assemble it - absolutely love it, can’t wait to play.
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Jean on Jan 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a great board. Sturdy, beautifully carved, made from lovely wood. We are glad we bought it-worth the price. It came a little earlier than expected which was a nice surprise.
Two small issue: 1) The center numbers are a little difficult to remove (when the Inventor is played). 2) We wish the 6s and 8s (the numbers)were colored red to more easily see them. -
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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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moe moe on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCovid has made shopping slow but the product was worth the wait. This addition has made our gameplay so much more enjoyable!!
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Alissa on Jan 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat quality! Great Design! We are happy with our purchase.
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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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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!
Other Affiliated Etsy Shops:
TheFancyToad - thefancytoad.com
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!