Designing for Real Gamers: Why We Built a Backpack That Can Carry It All
When we first started designing our board game backpack, our goal wasn’t to go viral or make a flashy product for social media. It was much simpler than that: we wanted to solve a real problem we’d experienced ourselves, time and time again — the pain of having to choose which games not to bring.
That’s why seeing posts like the one recently shared by Thebrickside means so much to us: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQLNh9okWu-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
His reaction was honest, thoughtful, and exactly the kind of feedback we hoped to hear when we started this project. “We were blown away by the quality and sheer size of this bag,” he wrote. And honestly? That’s the dream right there. Not the hype — the usefulness.
From the very beginning, we knew one thing for sure: the world didn’t need another generic backpack. It needed a bag designed for the way real gamers live, play, and travel. The kind of bag that makes it easier to say “yes” to that game night invite. That lets you bring the big box game and a few small ones — without needing three different totes.
Built for the Big Games — and the Little Ones Too
We designed this backpack to be massive on purpose. If you’ve ever tried to haul games like Gloomhaven, Western Legends, or Nemesis to a friend’s place, you know exactly why. These are games that don’t just require table space — they demand real packing power. Our padded interior isn’t just big, it’s structured to protect. Every inch is optimized to hold games securely, with enough space to avoid the dreaded “box lid crush.”
But we didn’t stop at size. As The Brickside pointed out, the side pockets matter just as much. Those are for your smaller titles — the quick-play games, the fillers, the card decks that always seem to vanish into the bottom of a larger bag. Think The Mind, Flip7, or the classic Uno. These pockets were our way of saying: no game left behind.
It’s a phrase we come back to a lot: Leave no game behind. It’s not just a tagline — it’s the reason this backpack exists. Because we’ve all had those moments when we wished we could bring just one more game. Now, you can.
From Passion to Practicality: What Feedback Like This Means to Us
What makes posts like The Brickside’s so valuable to us isn’t just the kind words. It’s that they confirm what we’ve always believed: the little details matter. Gamers notice when a bag is thoughtfully built. They notice the stitching, the padding, the way everything has its place. And they appreciate it.
This backpack was never meant to be a gimmick. It was meant to be a tool — part of your board game gear, right up there with your dice tray and your favorite sleeves. Whether you’re heading to a convention, a friend’s house, or just down the hall for family game night, this bag should make things easier, more fun, and more organized.
So if you’re reading this and thinking, “Do I really need a backpack just for games?” — maybe not. But if you’ve ever had to juggle boxes under one arm while holding your coffee in the other… if you’ve ever opened your bag to find your deck sleeves bent, or your minis squished… then maybe it’s time.
We're incredibly grateful to people like The Brickside who take the time to highlight gear that works — not because it’s trendy, but because it’s useful. And to everyone who’s shared a kind word, left a review, or just brought the backpack along to their latest game night: thank you. You’re why we do this.
And as always: May the game be with you. 🎲
