ABOUT US
VISION
To make fitness a global experience that’s fun, social, and unforgettable—whether you're playing, watching, or moving together at events or through future digital platforms.
OUR MISSION
We create game-based fitness tools and experiences that make movement feel like play—helping trainers, teachers, and families lead fun, inclusive workouts anywhere.
VISION
To make fitness a global experience that’s fun, social, and unforgettable—whether you're playing, watching, or moving together at events or through future digital platforms.
OUR MISSION
We create game-based fitness tools and experiences that make movement feel like play—helping trainers, teachers, and families lead fun, inclusive workouts anywhere.
A BOARDGAINS FITNESS JOURNEY: FROM TRAINER TO INVENTOR
Hello! I'm Eric Mathura, creator of BoardGains. My journey began with Kinesiology studies in Canada, leading to a 10+ year career as a personal trainer and bootcamp instructor. The real spark, though, came from 'Survivor Gameshow' – why couldn't fitness be as exciting as those challenges?
I began gamifying my bootcamps, starting with fitness cards and then developing BoardGains on a whiteboard. The goal was simple: make workouts fun and enjoyable.
Seeing its potential, I evolved BoardGains from a whiteboard to a poster, and eventually to a board game prototype. During the 2019-2020 pandemic, I focused on strategy and fundraising, culminating in a successful Kickstarter for our first print run. BoardGains was launched in July 2021, revolutionizing the fitness game.
Today, BoardGains is more than a game – it's a global movement. Perfect for gyms, schools, homes, and outdoor settings, it offers a unique blend of fun and fitness. Ready for a game-based fitness workout? Let's get those gains! 🎲💪
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STARTED FROM A WHITEBOARD, NOW WE'RE HERE! 💪🎲
Whiteboard Gains
Our journey started in September 2016 with a Board Games Bootcamp event. It was there that the idea for BoardGains was first sketched on a whiteboard, alongside other fitness games like Fitness Jenga, Fitness Connect 4, Fitness Blackjack, and Fitness Roulette. The whiteboard game quickly gained popularity in my bootcamps, and seeing how much people loved it, I decided to take it a step further. I had a graphic designer bring that whiteboard sketch to life, turning it into a polished design, which I then printed as a poster. And that’s how BoardGains began to take shape!
The Moment BoardGains Became More Than Just an Idea
Poster Gains
In September 2018, I hosted an event featuring a printed poster version of BoardGains. We had 10 players, and by the end, one person emerged as the winner. After the event, we all relaxed, enjoying some snacks and drinks. The winner approached me and asked, "Where can I buy this game?" When I told her that I had made it myself, she looked at me and said, "Eric, you gotta turn this into a board game so I can buy it." That was the moment I realized BoardGains was destined to become a commercial board game.
Boardgains
Over the next two years, I dedicated myself to board game development research, funding options, and refining the game through continuous playtesting. When the pandemic led to job loss at the gym, I seized the opportunity to learn about Kickstarter. In November 2020, I launched a Kickstarter campaign, and we successfully funded the game.
Present
BoardGains is now worldwide in over 15 countries, bringing fun fitness to homes, gyms, and schools everywhere! Join us and experience the excitement of getting fit through play. Let's get those gains together!