No, you do not need a smart trainer to physically play the game. If, however, you want to benefit from ERG mode in a workout, you will need a smart trainer.
These are all the different ways to physically play the game:
- A Computer + Bike + Basic/Simple/Fluid Trainer or Rollers + Smashometer™, or
- A Computer + Bike + Smart Trainer (or a power meter + trainer), or
- A Computer + exercise equipment (e.g., recumbent bike, spin cycle, or stationary bike) + Smashometer, or
- COMING SOON! A Mobile device* (smartphone/tablet) + exercise equipment (e.g., recumbent bike, spin cycle, or stationary bike) + Smashometer
Visit our website at www.SmashYourFitness.com for more information on hardware requirements plus how to acquire some of your hardware to play the game. In the website, click on either Join or Get Started and a short wizard will guide you through the decision process.