I must disagree--at the game store where I play magic, they NEVER clean the tables. I get these buildups of black gunk on the back of my cardsleeves, and that's where the mat comes in. If you play magic once a week or more outside your house, you should definately get a playmat.

  -- By icog from philly pa on August 20, 2007

Take a tip from me the only reason why you would want one of these is if you have a crappy play surface or you just have a lot of money. The only thing I could possibly think about using this is a mouse pad or quiet die rolling surface. But i will admit the color is great and very high quality! so i give it a 5 because I have not found a good use for mine but the quality is really amazing.

  -- By Riley Byrnes from North Manchester,IN on June 20, 2007