Born from the simple frustration of boring rest periods, Rest Race is an experiment in connecting effort and reward. It reimagines the space between your sets as a competitive micro-match.
During your rest, you'll pilot a racer in a game inspired by classics like Mario Kart, with boosts and power-ups earned based on your real biometric effort. The harder you lift, the faster you fly.
Our vision is to make recovery as engaging as the training itself, merging the culture of fitness with the joy of play.
Mario Kart-inspired mechanics with boosts, power-ups, and competitive racing
Real-time tracking of your workout effort translates into in-game performance
The harder you work in the gym, the better your racer performs
Testing audience engagement and core "fun factor"
As a Level 1: Concept Ignition project, our current goal is to test audience engagement and the core "fun factor" before committing to large-scale development.
In the spirit of Transparency of Thought, our initial fact-checking has led to a key strategic pivot. The simple Replit demo proves the concept, but a scalable build requires a new foundation.
To de-risk the build and ensure a viable budget, Rest Race will be a complete rewrite in Unity:
Pivot from native SDKs (Fitbit, Garmin) to a Unified Biometric API (like Thryve or Spike) for broad compatibility
Reallocate budget from licensing to original IP creation and legal protection
Treat backend hosting as recurring operational expense for sustainable growth
To move from concept to a private beta, we are seeking community and partner funding. Our budget reflects a fact-checked, sustainable build plan based on current 2025 market data.
Initial Build + 6 Months Operational Runway
A phased approach to building Rest Race from concept to scale
Rebuild prototype in Unity with a Unified Biometric API. Develop original IP aesthetic and characters.
Integrate multiplayer races and live leaderboards.
Develop the adaptive biometric algorithm (effort-to-power-up logic).
Launch private community beta and test monetization models.
Expand brand partnerships and scale.
We're looking for partners to help bring this concept to life.
Our primary goal is to secure the $166,000 needed to fund the initial build and support six months of runway for our team.
Discuss FundingWe are actively seeking early brand partners in the fitness, wellness, and gaming spaces. Developers and data partners are also encouraged to collaborate.
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