BumFit Card Game - Official Rules (Complete Edition)

Overview

BumFit is a 2-player fitness card game that combines strategy with real workouts. Players battle using four types of cards while earning "reps" through actual exercise to power their attacks and defenses. The game can now be played both online (with web app integration) and offline (using Move cards).

Components

• 18 card starter deck:
  • 4 Train cards (with 3-digit numbers for bumfit.com)
  • 4 Build cards (circle design, targeting cards)
  • 4 Battle cards (skull design, combat cards)
  • 6 Move cards (NEW! QR codes, triangle icons, offline play)
• Web app at bumfit.com for Train card workouts
• QR code scanner for Move card exercises
• Score sheet for tracking health and rep debt

Setup

1. Split the 18-card deck between two players (9 cards each)
2. Each player starts with 20 Health and 0 Stored Reps
3. Each player selects 5 cards to hold in hand (4 cards remain face-down as draw pile)
4. Determine first player
5. Create central Graveyard pile (starts empty)

Card Types

🆕 Move Cards (Detailed)

• 6 unique cards - each features a different bodyweight exercise
• No numbers - identified by exercise name and QR code
• QR Code functionality: Scan to see exercise demonstration video
• Triangle system: Each card shows 1-7 triangle icons (▲)
• Flexible rep scoring: Player chooses how many reps to perform:
  • Minimum: 1 rep = 1 point (regardless of triangles)
  • Maximum: Full triangles = maximum points
  • Custom: Any number between 1 and maximum triangles
• Offline play: No internet required - perfect for anywhere fitness

Turn Structure

Each turn, choose ONE action:

1. Draw Cards (if holding less than 5)
2. Play Face-Down Cards (1-3 cards in column formation)
3. Play Instant Card (Train or Move card played immediately)
4. React to Opponent's Cards (reveal and respond to face-down cards)
5. Change Trainer/Exercise Type
6. Pass Turn

Turn Limits: Maximum 3 actions or 3 cards played per turn

🆕 Move Card Gameplay

Playing Move Cards

• Instant Play: Play Move card, scan QR code, perform exercise
• Rep Choice: Before exercising, declare how many reps you'll do (1 to max triangles)
• Earn Reps: Gain stored reps equal to declared amount
• Round Multiplier: Like Train cards, reps multiply by round number

Strategic Move Card Use

• Quick Reps: Do 1 rep of a 7-triangle card for fast energy
• Max Training: Do all 7 reps for maximum stored energy
• Tactical Pacing: Choose medium reps (3-5) for balanced play
• Combo with Battle Cards: Earn exact reps needed for specific attacks

Combat System

Face-Down Card Mechanics

• Players can place 1-3 cards face-down in a column
• Maximum 3 face-down cards per player at any time
• Opponent chooses how many to reveal (1, 2, or 3)
• Opponent chooses revelation order = attack order
• Opponent must react to revealed cards in that order

Battle Resolution

When reacting to attacks, players can:

• Attack Back: Pay attack cost, deal attack damage
• Defend: Pay defend cost, reduce incoming damage
• Take Damage: Card loses health equal to incoming damage
• Ignore: Let face-down cards remain (if slots available)
• 🆕 Move Response: Play Move card instantly to gain defensive reps

Rep Management

• Stored Reps: Earned from Train cards and Move cards
• Rep Debt (TAB): Deferred costs that must be paid later
• Payment Options: Use stored reps OR do workout/exercise immediately OR defer to TAB
• 🆕 Flexible Earning: Move cards let you choose rep intensity

🆕 Sample Move Card Gameplay

Complete Gameplay Walkthrough

Key Strategic Elements Demonstrated

1. Train → Build → Battle Progression: Alex built up reps first, then used strategic cards
2. Face-Down Reveal Mechanics: Sam chose order and number of cards to reveal
3. Rep Management: Players balanced earning vs. spending, used TAB system for debt
4. Combat Resolution: Showed attack/defend choices, card destruction, health loss
5. 🎭 Graveyard Strategy: Cards returned to haunt original owners
6. Round 3 Flexibility: Weak cards became more powerful with flexible number usage
7. 🆕 Move Card Integration: Quick rep gains for strategic timing

Winning Conditions

Choose one victory condition before starting:

🆕 Game Mode Variations

Starter Deck Mode (Recommended)

• Use all 18 cards (4 Train + 4 Build + 4 Battle + 6 Move cards)
• Train cards: Look at colored squares on card for exercises
• Move cards: Scan QR codes or follow exercise illustrations
• No internet required for Move cards
• Perfect for learning the game

Online Mode (Train Cards)

• Use Train + Build + Battle cards
• Requires internet connection for bumfit.com
• Enter 3-digit codes from Train cards into website
• Complex workout sequences from online database
• Best for home gym setup with equipment

Offline Mode (Move Cards)

• Use Move + Build + Battle cards
• No internet required
• All exercises shown directly on Move cards
• Triangle system for flexible rep counts
• Perfect for travel, outdoor play, or no-equipment scenarios

Advanced Rules

🆕 Move Card Advanced Mechanics

• Rep Banking: Do extra reps beyond triangles for 1:1 banking (house rule)
• Combo Chains: Play multiple Move cards in sequence for exercise variety
• Defensive Moves: Use Move cards reactively to gain emergency reps
• Triangle Bluffing: Declare high reps, then adjust down based on game state

Graveyard Mechanics

• Destroyed Battle cards go to Graveyard
• Any player can draw from Graveyard during their draw phase
• Cards can be reclaimed and used against original owner
• Strategic Memory: Graveyard cards are face-down, requiring memory to track
• Revenge Potential: Powerful cards become dangerous for both players

Equipment Adaptations

• Move Cards: All bodyweight - no equipment needed
• Train Cards: May require bands, weights, or specific equipment
• Space Limitations: Move cards work in small spaces
• Injury Modifications: Skip moves you can't perform safely

Strategic Elements

• Instant Attacks: Play Battle cards immediately without stored reps (adds to TAB)
• Trainer Switching: Change trainers to access different workout types
• Energy Management: Balance between earning reps and playing cards
• Card Memory: Track what's in the Graveyard for strategic planning

Complete Muscle Group System

BumFit uses 42 different muscle group codes for maximum workout variety:

Band Workouts: l=legband, c=chestband, b=backband, o=coreband, r=armband, s=shoulderband

Bodyweight: e=chest, k=back, h=shoulder, m=arm, i=bicep, t=tricep, f=forearm, g=legs, a=abs, v=calves, p=trap, q=quad, n=hamstring, u=glute, j=hip, y=thigh, z=oblique, !=overall

Gym Equipment: $=chestgym, x=backgym, &=shouldergym, *=armgym, (=bicepgym, )=tricepgym, -=forearmgym, +=abgym, ==leggym, [=quadgym, ]=hamgym, {=glutegym, }=calvegym, :=trapgym, ;=obliquegym, |=hipgym, <=thighgym, >=overallgym

Body Focus: ~=legbody, w=chestbody, @=backbody, d=corebody, ^=armbody, _=shoulderbody

Strategy Tips

• 🆕 Triangle Management: Save high-triangle cards for when you need big rep gains
• 🆕 Quick Reps: Use 1-rep moves for fast energy when under pressure
• 🆕 Exercise Variety: Mix Train and Move cards for workout diversity
• 🎭 Graveyard Awareness: Remember what's in the Graveyard - those cards can return to haunt you
• Balance rep earning with card playing
• Use Build cards to target opponent's weak exercise areas
• In Round 3, weak Battle cards become more versatile
• Face-down cards can be used defensively to block opponent's plays
• Power Card Caution: Strong Battle cards in Graveyard are dangerous for everyone

🆕 Accessibility Features

• QR Code Integration: Visual learners can see proper exercise form
• Flexible Intensity: Players choose their fitness level with triangle system
• Offline Capability: Play anywhere without internet dependency
• Equipment-Free Option: Move cards require no additional gear
• Scalable Difficulty: From 1-rep casual to 7-rep intense training

Scoring Sheet Template (Updated) 🎮 Online Scorecard