ABOUT US
OUR VISION: BOARDGAINS AS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT!
BoardGains is turning fitness into a fun, social adventure for everyone. Our 'Bootcamp in a Box' is just the start of our exciting, game-based fitness experiences. Catch the action now on our BoardGains Battle Game Show, connecting fitness fans globally! More than just a game, BoardGains is a dice roll away from leading a worldwide fitness revolution, making fitness enjoyable and social for all.
OUR MISSION: TURNING FITNESS INTO FUN FOR ALL!
At BoardGains, we're elevating fitness into an exhilarating, social gamified journey. It's more than a workout – it's an energetic adventure for families, schools, and gyms. Our focus is uniting everyone towards one vital goal: making fitness a fun experience.
OUR VISION: BOARDGAINS AS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT!
BoardGains is turning fitness into a fun, social adventure for everyone. Our 'Bootcamp in a Box' is just the start of our exciting, game-based fitness experiences. Catch the action now on our BoardGains Battle Game Show, connecting fitness fans globally! More than just a game, BoardGains is a dice roll away from leading a worldwide fitness revolution, making fitness enjoyable and social for all.
OUR MISSION: TURNING FITNESS INTO FUN FOR ALL!
At BoardGains, we're elevating fitness into an exhilarating, social gamified journey. It's more than a workout – it's an energetic adventure for families, schools, and gyms. Our focus is uniting everyone towards one vital goal: making fitness a fun experience.
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 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.
Post studies in sport events marketing, I hosted the successful Board Games Bootcamp. 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! 🎲💪
STARTED FROM A WHITEBOARD, NOW WE'RE HERE! 💪🎲
STARTED FROM A WHITEBOARD, NOW WE'RE HERE! 💪🎲
Our journey began in September 2016 with a Board Games Bootcamp Event, where the idea for BoardGains was first sketched on a whiteboard. The game quickly caught on, and due to its popularity at bootcamps, I developed a poster version next.
Poster Gains
In September 2018, I hosted an event featuring a poster version of BoardGains that I printed locally. We had 10 players, and by the end, one emerged as the winner. After the event, we enjoyed some snacks and drinks. The winner asked where she could buy the game. When I explained it was a unique creation, she urged, "Eric, you gotta turn this into a board game so I can buy it." That moment sparked the realization that BoardGains should evolve into 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!