Let’s face it: we put a lot of love into our hobby: researching the best games for our group, upgrading our components, and styling our shelfie just right to get games to the table. You know what can really spoil the fun? Cheesy fingerprints on the cards. Ewww!!

Let’s all agree to protect our precious components with these top tips, and keep game night mess-free (and drama-free)!

“AAARRRRGGGHHH” -someone who forgot to sleeve the cards

We’ve been there. Here are our top tips for keeping your components clean and your fellow gamers fed:

1. Stick to It (Literally)

Finger food? More like stick-er food!

Keep those fingers pristine by serving snacks with cocktail sticks, toothpicks, or tiny forks.

No more Dorito dust devastation or chocolate calamities.

Pro tip: Wield your snack-stick like a tiny medieval lance. Honor demands it.

2. Choose Your Snacks Wisely

Not all snacks are created equal. Some are chaos incarnate.

Best Game Night Snacks:

• Pretzels (low mess, high crunch)
• Gummy bears (no dust, no fuss)
• Cheese cubes (on sticks = sophistication)
• Popcorn (butter-free = better)

Avoid at all costs:

• Wings (they have saucy betrayal baked in)
• Nachos loaded with dip (unless you want a tortilla tragedy)

3. Upgrade Your Equipment: Snack Like a Pro

Still really want those nachos? Time to upgrade your snacking gear and level up your dexterity. 

Enter the Snactiv finger chopsticks — sleek, snack-hacking gadgets that clip onto your fingers, letting you munch while keeping your hands (and game) spotless. 

It’s like unlocking a passive ability for clean, effortless snacking without ever breaking immersion.

4. Pause for a Proper Feast

You know what’s worse than a greasy gaming board? Playing while hangry.

If you’re a messy eater like me and totally likely to fail your snacking dex test, prep your meals in advance. Then, when hunger hits, press pause, chow down like a civilized adventurer, and return to the table clean-handed and victorious. Eating without distractions allows your gut to catch up with your mouth and allows you to feel fuller on less food. Bonus XP if you call it a “Food Phase” on the agenda.

Our upcoming book Winner Winner Chickpea Dinner: A Board Gamers Wholesome Cookbook, will have plenty of inspiration to get you properly prepped.

5. Wipe Out the Competition (and the Mess)

Introducing the MVP of Clean Gaming:

👉 The Roll and Bite’s Napkin Holder: Game On, Mess Off! 👈

Grab a napkin, wipe those paws, and get back to conquering kingdoms without leaving greasy fingerprints on the crown jewels.

It’s easy. It’s elegant. It’s cleaner than a paladin’s conscience.

Game On, Mess Off!

(Seriously. Get the napkin holder. Your meeples are begging you.)

Watch this space! For those in the UK you can soon order custom Roll and Bite napkin holders and support this blog, for now here’s a sneak peek at our testing: