Settlers of Catan Support Board (For Under $10)

I will show you a cheap and easy way to create a playing surface to hold your tiles together and allow you to easily move your game. 

**MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT SIZE FOAM BOARD!**

I first looked at Wal-mart and the foam board they had was too small.  I found the appropriate size at Meijer.

What you will need:

1. Pencil
2. Foam Board x 2  (22in. x 28in)
3. Settlers of Catan Tiles
4. X-acto Knife (Cutting Matt)
5. Ruler
6. Glue or other type of adhesive
7. Soda cans or something to use as weights

Arrange 7 tiles in the center of the first piece of foam board.  I arranged these length wise.  I used a ruler to get the tiles equal distant from the edges of the foam board.  In my example here, it was ~77mm and ~235 mm from the edges.  I then applied the soda cans to keep the tiles in place.  I then assembled the remaining tiles.

Once I centered the tiles on the board, I then used a pencil to trace an outline.  The cans add weight and help the tiles to stay in place while you trace the outline.

I added additional lines to achieve an even border.  I also drew sort of an oval to allow easy removal of the lid later.  With all the marks made, I carefully used an X-acto knife to cut all the marks.

Once all the cuts are complete, you should have two pieces.  The center piece you can save for later if you would like a lid for your board.  The lid maybe useful for storage and transport.

I then centered the border piece on top of the second piece of foam board.  Once in place, I marked the edges.  I then trimmed off the excess from the second (bottom) piece.  

I then glued the border piece onto the bottom piece together.  I used multiple cans to add weight while the glue dried.

Once finished you will have an inexpensive board to help keep your tiles in place while you play.  Game on!