ActiveQuest: Gamifying Your Fitness Journey Through a Terminal-Based Adventure
03.02.2025
Introduction — Why ActiveQuest?
Have you ever wished your real-life workouts felt more like leveling up in a role-playing game? That's exactly the reason behind ActiveQuest. I wanted to blend the thrill of RPG-style progression with the practical benefits of staying active. Instead of mindlessly grinding in a video game, you can “grind” in real-life activities—visiting new locations, trying different workouts, and even using special services like personal training, all while watching your in-game stats soar.
The Code Behind the Scenes
Under the hood, ActiveQuest is structured in Python with four main components:
- ActiveSpot: Represents places you can visit (e.g., gyms, parks, or even your home).
- Activity: Handles different workouts and challenges, linking each to relevant skill boosts and points.
- Service: Manages boosts or specialized help (e.g., physiotherapy) that you can purchase with in-game points.
- Game: The core class that orchestrates user interactions, data loading, menu navigation, and progress saving.
By organizing these elements into separate classes, the code stays tidy and easy to maintain. Each class has a clear purpose—making it simpler to add new features, spots, or activities down the road.
View the Code on GitHub
You can check out the entire project (and contribute if you like!) here:
Conclusion
ActiveQuest is more than just a terminal game—it's a fun way to keep yourself motivated and engaged in your real-world fitness journey. By visiting GaelRivera.com and exploring my ongoing projects, you can see how I'm constantly evolving the concept. Feel free to clone the code, adapt it, and start questing your way to better health today!
Got feedback or ideas? Drop me a line on GitHub or connect with me on GaelRivera.com. Let's level up together!
Happy questing, and remember: every new spot you visit and every activity you try makes you stronger both in-game and in real life.