Arcane Tinmen Board Game Non-Glare Sleeves: Standard Reviews

4.9 Rating 59 Reviews

For cards measuring up to 63 x 88mm.This size is typical for trading card games like Magic: The Gathering or Pokemon, and are also found in many newer board games.The cardbox safely stores sleeved cards, and doubles as a card-holder during play. Just flip back the lid and lock it in place!Contains 50 clear card sleeves in 80 micron polypropylene, with a soft non-reflective matte treatment.No acid. No PVC.

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“The matte feels very nice to hold and shuffle, also the box can be use as a deck box are very convenient to organize.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I usually buy Dragon Shield or Ryker sleeves, but thought I'd give these a try. I am not disappointed; they are thick, have a nice finish, and appear to be durable. They are a little too long for my taste, so -1 star for that.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Love the way they look and feel, I don't use anything else if I can avoid it.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Picked these up for some of the odd sized Cursed City cards. Works well enough....”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Compared to regular sleeves, they are thicker and shuffle extremely well, they stick less with each other, there wasn´t noticeable differences in size and eliminate glare from light sources. The only negative side is that they dim a little the illustrations on the cards.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“The Short Version: I've been using the line of Arcane Tinmen Non-Glare sleeves extensively for my board games and they are my favorite sleeves for most situations. They're great for shuffling and aren't as frustratingly slippery as many other brands. Not great for heavy duty protection but work for normal handling. They dim colors of cards and can make small text hard to read if the card doesn't fit snugly in the sleeve. The Pros: -Extremely nice shuffle feel. These are smooth and make shuffling a breeze, and these are soft sleeves so the corner stabbiness is low. -Cards stack nicely. The non-glare finish isn't too slick and does a good job keeping the deck in place. -The Box. It's actually pretty great storage. I have tons of these in my game boxes. It makes set up much easier than plastic bags. Storing 50 cards in one of these is ambitious, however. It's probably not going to fit them all. The Cons: -Fogginess. These will reduce the color contrast of cards and make it appear more foggy. I find this not to be an issue for a lot of games (there are a lot of neutral colors in board games), but for games where you have bright colors that really pop, these may not be ideal. -Consistency. Every once in a while, the top few sleeves are heavily indented or the sleeves are just a little bit wavy, like there is just a bit too much material for the width. It's mostly enough to be an annoyance but not a disaster, and this has been less of an issue in recent packs I've bought. The Neutral: -Soft Sleeves. If you want something more heavy duty to protect against bending or water, look elsewhere. If you're mainly concerned with wear and tear from shuffling and handling, these will do fine. -The Standard size in particular run a little bit wide. These can leave some extra room on the sides of the cards. -Readability. The slight sometimes waviness combined with the fogginess of the sleeves can make certain cards with a lot of small text harder to read. This has only been a problem with a few games, and for the most part, the non-glare makes larger text easier to read with bright overhead lights.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Absolutely love these for my board games! They're clear, and cards are easy to read with them. The non-glare is really nice.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“I have used nearly every major sleeve brand on the market, and these are my favorite. They are just the right thickness, and I much prefer the matte finish to other sleeves. They give all the protection I need and make my cards more comfortable to shuffle and hold. My only complaint is that the size of the sleeves is inconsistent. While sleeving the same game (meaning all the cards are the same size), I will find that some packs of sleeves have a nice tight fit and others have ripples from being too loose. Worse than that, the length is inconsistent. About 75% of the packs I buy are the same length, but the rest are about 1mm shorter, which could mark cards if I paid enough attention. I have noticed the same issue with Dragon Shield sleeves, so AT probably needs better QC across the board. Nonetheless, I allow those quality issues because of the benefits and the price point. I sleeve every game I own, so something like Dragon Shield is out of the question.”

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Posted 5 years ago