# Custom 3D Game Boards This Settlers of Catan Board Was Made from Standard Art Supplies By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settlers-of-catan-custom References: [imgur](http://imgur.com/gallery/suKRm) Imgur user Deftmute has created an incredible Settlers of Catan [custom game board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deluxe-edition). Settlers of Catan is a very popular strategy board game based on settling and colonizing a fictional island while earning points via building settlements and harvesting crops and raising livestock. The players lay claim to [hexagonal-shaped tile pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagon-board-game-trays) (their land) where they can then gather lumber brick, wheat, ore or wool, depending on the tile's designation. Deftmute utilized standard art supplies and household objects to craft this richly textured [3D game board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game). From Q-Tips to Styrofoam, string, old paintbrushes, and even herbs, this Settler of Catan Board has every possible detail sculpted, painted, or molded onto it. This project is an amazing show of dedication from one fan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom 3D Game Boards:** Opportunity for businesses to offer custom-made 3D game boards for various popular board games. - **Artistic Game Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create artistic game accessories using standard art supplies and household objects. - **Fan-made Game Enhancements:** Potential for businesses to tap into the market of fan-made game enhancements, allowing fans to personalize their gaming experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Board Game Manufacturing:** Opportunity for board game manufacturers to offer customized 3D game boards as a premium product. - **Arts and Crafts Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with art supply companies to create unique game accessories. - **Online Gaming Community:** Opportunity for online gaming communities or platforms to support fan-made game enhancements and provide a marketplace for such creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [Buildable Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lego-connect-4.md) - [Game-Inspired Puzzle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickrealm101.md) - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md)