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Updated August 2026 Before ordering card sleeves for a board game, you need to answer two questions: what size are the cards, and how many sleeves does each card size require? The calculation is simple once you know the card count. However, expansions, different card sizes, replacement sleeves, and pack quantities can all affect how many packs you should purchase. This guide explains how to calculate the right quantity without buying too few—or far more than you need. Quick Answer Count the cards that use the same sleeve size, add a small number of spare sleeves, and divide the total...

Choosing card sleeves should be simple—but board games, trading card games and collectibles use many different card dimensions. Selecting the wrong size can leave cards moving inside the sleeve or prevent them from fitting altogether. This Sleeve Kings card sleeve size guide will help you measure your cards, find the correct Sleeve Kings SKU and choose between Standard, Premium and Perfect Fit sleeves. Quick answer: Measure the width and height of your card in millimeters, then match those measurements to the Sleeve Kings size chart below. Always confirm your game edition before ordering because card dimensions and quantities can vary...

Family game night is supposed to be simple joy laughter, friendly rivalry, and that satisfying sound of cards sliding across the table. But anyone who’s hosted more than a few sessions knows the truth: cards take a beating. From sticky fingers to accidental spills, from overexcited shuffles to “just one more game!” marathons that stretch into hours your beloved game cards are constantly under attack. That’s exactly why Standard USA Card Sleeves exist. They’re not just accessories; they are the silent guardians of every game night memory. Designed for durability, clarity, and a perfect fit for many popular board game...

Tariffs We are so happy that the crazy 145% tariffs announced in the USA not long ago have been removed and that all the products we make in China will be coming in at just a 30% tariff now.  We have been in discussions with our suppliers ever since the 145% tariff was put in place and we had been working on getting some discounting from the factories to try to at least partially offset the tariffs.  Happily those concessions from our suppliers means that they are eating some of the 30% through a reduction in prices and we are...

Dark Days It has been a very dark few days for the Board Game Industry.  This is a highly competitive market with notoriously slim margins and many of the companies in the industry are not necessarily run by businesspeople but rather by gifted designers or passionate gaming people.  Since the advent of crowdfunding the flood gates have opened and literally hundreds of companies have sprung up through direct-to-customer campaigns that provide quick, up-front and seemingly free cash in the hands of designers or often just enthusiasts with perhaps very little experience in international manufacturing and trade.  The crowdfunding successes are...