Frequently Asked Questions

BumFit is the world's first fitness strategy card game that combines real exercise with strategic card gameplay. Unlike traditional card games that are purely mental, BumFit requires you to perform actual workouts to power your cards and attacks.

Think of it as Magic: The Gathering meets your personal trainer - you earn "reps" through real exercises which become the currency to play powerful cards against your opponent.

To start playing BumFit, you need:

• 160-card complete deck (80 cards per player - included in any package)
• Internet connection for accessing Train card workouts at bumfit.com (Move cards work offline)
• Space to exercise (about 6x6 feet is plenty)
• A friend to play with (2-player game)
• Optional: Resistance bands, dumbbells, or other equipment

Most players can start playing within 15-20 minutes of opening the box:

• 5 minutes: Read the quick-start guide
• 10 minutes: Try your first workout sequence
• 5 minutes: Play a practice round

Mastering the advanced strategies takes longer, but the basic "Train → Build → Battle → Move" flow is intuitive for anyone familiar with card games or fitness apps.

Absolutely! BumFit is designed to be beginner-friendly in both fitness and gaming:

Fitness Beginners:

• All exercises have beginner modifications
• Start with just 1 rep per exercise in Round 1
• Can't do a move? Skip it (you just don't get that rep point)
• Focus on form, not speed
• Move cards let you choose 1-7 reps based on your ability

Gaming Beginners:

• Simple "Train → Build → Battle → Move" progression
• Visual card layouts make strategy clear
• No complex rules to memorize

BumFit features four distinct card types for maximum strategic variety:

🏋️ Train Cards (30 cards):

• Link to bumfit.com with 3-digit codes
• Complex workout sequences
• Build your "rep bank" through targeted exercises
• Require internet connection

🔧 Build Cards (30 cards):

• Force opponents into specific workouts
• Strategic targeting of opponent weaknesses
• Circle design for tactical positioning

⚔️ Battle Cards (30 cards):

• Attack and defend using earned reps
• Skull design with 4-corner stats system
• Round 3 flexibility makes weak cards powerful

🆕 Move Cards (70 cards):

• Single bodyweight exercises with QR codes
• Triangle system: choose 1-7 reps per card
• Perfect for offline play - no internet needed
• Great for travel and equipment-free workouts

This is one of BumFit's most strategic elements:

1. You place 1-3 cards face-down in a column toward your opponent
2. Your opponent chooses how many cards to reveal (they might say "I reveal 2 cards")
3. Your opponent picks which specific cards and in what order
4. Your opponent must react to each revealed card in that order

No problem! BumFit is designed for real-world limitations:

• Skip the exercise - no penalty for trying
• You don't earn that rep - so you get fewer points for that workout
• Choose different cards that match your equipment/ability
• Modify the exercise - do an easier version if available
• Use Move cards - choose lower rep counts (1-2 triangles instead of 7)

The TAB system lets you "buy now, pay later" with exercise:

How it works:

• Want to play a powerful card but don't have enough reps? Put it on your TAB
• Write down the debt on your score sheet
• You must pay it back with future workouts
• Each rep of debt must be paid with 1 rep earned

Strategic considerations:

• Going into debt early can give you a quick advantage
• But too much debt limits your future options
• Balance immediate power vs. long-term flexibility

Round 3 introduces Battle Card Flexibility that changes everything:

Normal Rounds (1-2):

• Top Left = Defend Power
• Top Right = Defend Cost
• Bottom Left = Attack Power
• Bottom Right = Attack Cost

Round 3:

• Any number can be used for any purpose!
• Use the biggest number for attack damage
• Use the smallest number for cost
• Each number can only be used once per card

It's a real workout! The intensity scales with rounds:

Round 1: 1 rep each exercise (light warm-up)

Round 2: 2 reps each exercise (moderate intensity)

Round 3: 3 reps each exercise (challenging workout)

Many players report this is their primary workout routine - and they actually look forward to it because of the game element!

BumFit is perfect for getting in shape! Here's why:

Built-in progression:

• Start with exercises you can do
• Skip moves that are too challenging
• Gradually add more difficult exercises as you improve
• The game motivates you to push a little harder each time
• Move cards: start with 1 triangle, work up to 7 as you get stronger

Strategic advantage:

• Choose cards with exercises you're good at
• Force opponents into exercises they struggle with
• As you get fitter, you gain more strategic options

Absolutely not! BumFit is designed for home fitness:

Bodyweight only (Move cards are perfect for this):

• Push-ups, squats, lunges, planks
• Burpees, mountain climbers, jumping jacks
• Core exercises, stretches, yoga poses
• 70 different bodyweight exercises with QR code demonstrations

Optional equipment for variety:

• Resistance bands (cheap, portable, versatile)
• Dumbbells (if you have them)
• Pull-up bar (doorway mounted)

The BumFit web app powers the Train card workout system:

How to use it:

1. Go to bumfit.com
2. Enter the 3-digit card number (found on Train cards)
3. The app loads your specific workout routine
4. Follow the exercise instructions
5. Track your reps on your score sheet

Features:

• Exercise demonstrations and instructions
• Beginner/intermediate/advanced modifications
• Equipment substitutions
• Random exercise selection for variety

While internet is required for Train cards, you have great offline options:

Offline solutions:

• Use Move cards instead - 6 cards with QR codes work completely offline
• Pre-load your favorite Train card workouts on your phone
• Train Cards,and Build Cards have a very large variety of body weight moves printed on the cards themselves
• Screenshot common exercise sequences
• Print quick reference cards (available for download)
• Play with familiar Train cards you know by heart