“Move Over IKEA Bag”: Why Gamers Are Falling in Love with the May The Game Backpack
When a board game enthusiast shares their excitement about our May The Game backpack with such passion, we can’t help but stop, smile, and say thank you. That’s exactly what happened when we came across a post from @board.game.dad on Instagram. His feedback is full of authenticity and experience, and it speaks directly to that community of gamers who want to carry their passion safely—and in style.
He starts off strong: “Sweet mother Hubbard,” he writes, with the kind of energy that only comes from discovering a piece of gear that truly changes the game. And that’s what this is. If you’ve ever lugged boxes weighing anywhere from 3 to 10 kilograms, you know instantly when a bag is built right.
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First thing he points out? The size. Yes, our May The Game backpack is big. It fits Gloomhaven, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, Dwellings of Eldervale—and there’s still room to spare. But more importantly, it’s not just about capacity. Side pockets, front compartments, extra storage for cards, compact games, and accessories—everything is organized and accessible without digging.
But what really makes this bag a “game changer” are the inner straps. Transporting board games isn’t like carrying clothes. One sharp turn in the car, one unexpected stop, and suddenly your Descent minis are a pile of plastic. That’s why we included internal clips to hold everything tight during transit.
Then there’s the backpack feature. It’s easy to overlook, but when you’re carrying 10 to 20 kilos to game night, your shoulders feel the difference. Thick padding, sturdy straps, and ergonomic balance—it’s not just more comfortable, it’s smarter.
He also brings up something that often gets ignored: storage when the bag’s not in use. Because let’s face it—gamers don’t exactly have a lot of spare shelf space. Our backpack folds down when it’s empty, so it’s easy to store. That was intentional. We didn’t want to add clutter; we wanted to solve a problem.
What sealed the deal for him, though, was the toughness. This isn’t just a soft container—it’s built like a tank. Reinforced panels, thick fabric, strong seams. We built this backpack to survive real life: stairs, sidewalks, parking lots, kids, rain, and those evil table corners. It’s not just made to carry games—it’s made to protect them.
@board.game.dad ends his post with a mic-drop line: “Move over IKEA bag, there’s a new sheriff in town.” And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. No hate for the classic blue IKEA bag—we’ve all used them—but let’s be honest: this is a different league. Where those bags transport, ours protects. Where they stack, we organize. Where they sacrifice comfort, we put it front and center.
Yes, as he points out, our backpack is priced at $69. It’s not the cheapest option out there—but it’s not just a bag. It’s a tool. A travel companion. A game night guardian. And when someone like him gives it this kind of love, we know we got it right.
So thank you, @board.game.dad, for your review, your energy, and your honest enthusiasm. Your post is exactly why we do what we do: to help gamers live their passion fully, without compromise.
And for anyone still on the fence—ask yourself one simple question: don’t your games deserve a bag that treats them with the same care you do?
