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Father’s Day is this Sunday - I know this can be a difficult day for lots of people, for lots of different reasons - sen...
17/06/2026

Father’s Day is this Sunday - I know this can be a difficult day for lots of people, for lots of different reasons - sending lots of love your way if that’s you.

I’ve been thinking about how we can imagine days like this as parents.

A lovely slow morning with my feet up. A bit of rest. Everyone in a good mood. No one arguing. Lots of connection. A quiet beer in front of the football without interruption. Imagine 😂

Sometimes we do get bits of that, but in reality life often has other plans.

Spilled drinks, screen time desperation, arguments to referee, someone who doesn’t want to join in, life admin that still needs doing, disappointment at my reaction to something or other innocuous. A child suddenly upset about socks, snacks, seats, rules etc etc

That's parenting! It’s beautiful and funny and exhausting and relentless and a lot more...

There's so much imagined perfection around parenting, expectations built off airbrushed accounts, some sort of weird thought that we somehow should be getting everything right. It honestly makes me sick 😂😂 throw all that away!

And let's choose to live in the real - the spilled drink version! We can mop it up, keep the game going, accept our frustration or disappointment at whatever our reaction is, accept our kids for who they are in all their brilliance and bizarre-ness, and not let it ruin the moment.

So if you’re doing Father’s Day this weekend whether as a dad, a partner, a child, a parent, or anyone trying to make the day feel nice, give yourself a break from all the expectations.

Bang a game on the table. Accept the flaws and creases and arguments and frustrations. Enjoy a bit of rest, a few kind words, some laughter, some connection. Be kind to yourself. And make the most of the moments. Because that's what it's all about ❤️

It’s been two weeks since we were in the Birmingham NEC exhibiting at UK Games Expo for the first time, surrounded by a ...
12/06/2026

It’s been two weeks since we were in the Birmingham NEC exhibiting at UK Games Expo for the first time, surrounded by a SEA of board game enthusiasts of all ages, inviting people into the Party Snail Games corner to play a game or two with us.

Not gonna lie, it was a non-stop, sometimes overwhelming and totally exhausting few days! A lot of time, thought, logistics, muscles and sweat went into the preparation and set up, and then for an introvert (Katrina speaking here!) the thought of engaging with hundreds of people over the weekend was a little daunting. I am not great at ‘sales’ or small talk.

But, enter the magic of games, and the reason we do what we do. They are a bridge. A ball of colourful play-dough or a dancing hamster offers an easy way-in to an interaction, a smile and then an invitation to take a moment at the table.

It could be 2 minutes or 20, for a family, a group of friends or a few individuals pulled together to be present with each other and play. I got to be part of that, again and again, co-creating mini communities with a common aim and usually a lot of laughter. Didn’t matter where we were from or how else we spend our time. For a moment we all belong at the table and can forget the rest of the world (or the rest of the incredibly busy halls!).

And that, for me, made all the time and effort and energy totally worth it. What a privilege!

It was a joy to create a colourful little space that reflects our games, that felt a bit like a home to invite people into. And it was really fun doing the whole thing together with Dave. I don’t think we’ve ever spent that much time together in our lives but it worked.

He’s written his own thoughts on L1nkdIn about whether it was “worth it” - from a small indie business perspective (spoiler - yes!). Yes we sold games AND we got to share what’s most important to us - slowing down, connecting, and having fun 🐌🐌



08/06/2026

We're still gathering our thoughts (and energies!) after our first time exhibiting at but a definite highlight was getting to meet, greet and play games with some of the people who've been cheering us on from afar, and testing and reviewing games for us over the past few years.

It's always nice to go from Instagram to real life! Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and hurrah for new pals made too 🫶 What a beautiful generous enthusiastic community to be part of. Didn't manage to take photos of everyone, our hands were often full of hamsters/clay-dough! 😁

Pictured here:

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Big love, party snails 🐌🐌

28/05/2026

Day 0 of - mainly involving loading and unloading a van, disassembling and reassembling shelves, opening and collapsing A LOT of boxes, sweating, eating nice pastries, and singing along to 90s bangers on the motorway as we drove from Brighton to Birmingham!

We'll be very ready for a 🍺 tonight! 😅

It's fun getting to see more behind the scenes of a huge event like this, and we're looking forward to it being full of fun folk tomorrow.

We're right by the Visitor Services in Hall 3 (3-B33)

See you soon! Dave and Katrina 🐌🪩🐌

Hoorah! This year we've graduated from Dave roaming around with a backpack - to Katrina, Dave (and friends!) hosting ou...
22/05/2026

Hoorah! This year we've graduated from Dave roaming around with a backpack - to Katrina, Dave (and friends!) hosting our very own stand: 3-B33.

The Party Snail and Ninja Hamsters are getting ready to give you a warm welcome and to help you Slow Down And Have Some Fun 🐌🪩

We're excited to see your Clay It Again sculptures and What the Scribble masterpieces, and to get a bit of chaos going with Ninja Hamster Apocalypse Disco and Jungle Hustle!

See you next week!

☀️ Great to visit John’s Toyland in Swanage at the weekend and finally meet Dan (shop manager) in person ☀️They’ve stock...
30/04/2026

☀️ Great to visit John’s Toyland in Swanage at the weekend and finally meet Dan (shop manager) in person ☀️

They’ve stocked our games from the very beginning and have backed us with plenty of orders over that time. That kind of support makes a real difference when you’re a small indie finding your feet.

John’s is a brilliant independent family shop that’s been going 50 years! It was great to chat toys and games and swap stories with people who really know their stuff.

If you’re ever in Swanage or along the Jurassic Coast, it’s well worth a visit - a fantastic range, and Dan & Karen are genuinely lovely people. (And not on Instagram!)

And if you run an indie shop yourself - we’d love to work with more like John’s 🙂

🐌 Time for another Party Snail Game team intro. Say hey to Beth, who's actually been around from day one, bringing Dave'...
15/04/2026

🐌 Time for another Party Snail Game team intro. Say hey to Beth, who's actually been around from day one, bringing Dave's ideas to life - designing all our games as well as creating the branding and t-shirts 🐌

Here's what you need to know:

🎲 Fave Games
Ooh tricky, I love a lot of games! A classic has to be Catan, we love that in the house. I enjoy games where you get to interact on other people’s turns. 
A childhood favourite is Cluedo, really enjoy a good murder mystery, I always have to be Miss Scarlet 💃

🚀 Competitive Rating: 7/10..Although I’m pretty sure people around me would say higher. I like to win, who doesn’t?! 😂

♟️Why Games?
We have always played games together as a family. It's been so fun getting to work on the design of them with Party Snail - being part of that creative process is a real joy.  

🍿 Ideal game snacks:
I’m a BIG crisps and dip fan! Tortilla chips with sour cream, guacamole, salsa are favourites! Also olives, very specifically Perello olives! And a fun drink is always needed.
(Clearly Katrina and Beth are well matched for a games night on the snack front!) 🫒🍻

💛 What else brings you joy?
I love yoga, I’m about to complete my yoga teacher training.
I’m a big reader, specifically the fantasy/romance genre. (Throne of Glass, anyone?!)
I also just love spending time with friends and family, getting outside and making the most of living by the sea/countryside.
And I’m a big big foodie, I love to cook!!

07/04/2026

Listening on repeat 😂 One of the best things about What The Scribble is seeing everyone's drawings.

Would you have guessed this was meant to be a 🚽 ??!

What's been making you laugh over the holidays?

🚀 Exciting news! This year for the first time ever, Party Snail will be exhibiting at ! But we need your help to make i...
26/03/2026

🚀 Exciting news! This year for the first time ever, Party Snail will be exhibiting at ! But we need your help to make it happen…

Dave would love some cheery company on the stand, ready to teach people how to play our games and have a lot of fun in the process.

🐌 We’ll sort you exhibitor tickets to the whole Expo that get you in early each day, a Party Snail tee and free Party Snail Games in exchange for 2 or 3 half days of your time over the weekend 🐌

DM us if you’re interested or share this with any pals you think might like to join the fun.

👋 Who else is going to be there? Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and making new friends :-)

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