News

Dark brown and black walnut wood grain detail with CNC-cut hex inlay pattern
Walnut Catan Boards: The Formal Heirloom
Black walnut brings weight, stability, and quiet formality to a Catan board—the wood darkens over time into an authentic heirloom that carries decades of play. Read more...
Close-up of golden Osage orange wood grain on a finished Catan board
Pecan and Osage Orange: Oklahoma's Native Woods on the Catan Board
We source two Oklahoma-native hardwoods for our CNC-cut boards: pecan for its warmth and stability, Osage orange for its precision and unique character. Both tell a story that mass-produced boards... Read more...
Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC-cutting a hex tile pocket into hardwood — Murray Industries inlay Catan board
Wooden vs. Laser-Etched vs. Cardboard: The Catan Board Buyer's Comparison
A physics-first comparison of the three main Catan board formats — cardboard, laser-etched wood, and inlay hardwood — with guidance on which matches your play pattern. Read more...
Hex-grid macro of a Murray Industries Heirloom Inlay Catan board — patent-pending precision-carved tile pockets
Custom Catan Board Gift Guide
How to pick a wooden Catan board as a gift — species, engraving, sizes 2–4 and 5–6 players, and Tulsa-shop lead times. Read more...
Murray Industries brand medallion inlaid on curly maple — every board carries the shop mark
Six American Hardwoods for Custom Catan Boards: A Species Guide
A species-by-species guide to the six American hardwoods we use on custom Catan boards — Maple, White Oak, Cherry, Pecan, Walnut, and Osage Orange. Read more...