See-Through Chessex Dice Compared

See-through dice let light pass through the body, which gives them a depth that solid dice cannot match. Chessex makes several kinds, and each has its own feel.

Here is how Translucent, Frosted, Nebula and Borealis differ. Whichever you choose, check the number color, because clear bodies can make numbers harder to read.

A few see-through sets are also Luminary, which means they glow in the dark after being under a light. That is most common with Nebula and Borealis.

Light bodies can look washed out against pale table tops, and dark see-through dice can hide their numbers in dim rooms. A mid-tone body with white or gold numbers is a safe middle path.

Translucent

Translucent dice are clear, colored plastic. They are simple and bright, and they often read well when the numbers are a strong contrast.

Translucent Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Clear & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Green & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Orange & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Pink & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Purple & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Red & WhiteWhite NumbersTranslucent Smoke & RedRed Numbers

Frosted

Frosted dice are see-through with a softer, frosted look. They feel calmer than Translucent and are a good pick if you like a gentle, muted style.

Frosted Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersFrosted Caribbean Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersFrosted Clear & BlackBlack NumbersFrosted Teal & WhiteWhite NumbersFrosted White & BlackBlack Numbers

Nebula

Nebula dice have clouds of color and glitter inside, like a galaxy. They are the most dramatic of the group. Some Nebula sets are Luminary, so they glow in the dark too.

Nebula Aura & WhiteWhite NumbersNebula Black & WhiteWhite NumbersNebula Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersNebula Dark Blue & WhiteWhite NumbersNebula Nocturnal & BlueBlue NumbersNebula Oceanic & GoldGold NumbersNebula Primary & BlueBlue NumbersNebula Red & SilverSilver Numbers

Borealis

Borealis dice are see-through with a fine shimmer. Many of them are Luminary and glow in the dark. They look polished and a little more subtle than Nebula.

Borealis Icicle & Light BlueLight Blue NumbersBorealis Kelp & Light GreenLight Green NumbersBorealis Light Green & GoldGold NumbersBorealis Light Smoke & SilverSilver NumbersBorealis Pink & SilverSilver NumbersBorealis Purple & WhiteWhite NumbersBorealis Royal Purple & GoldGold NumbersBorealis Sky Blue & WhiteWhite Numbers

Still deciding?

For the cleanest read, start with Translucent or Frosted. For the most sparkle, try Nebula or Borealis. Either way, a strong number contrast keeps the dice easy to read. Try the dice finder.