How to earn that sweet, sweet bonuspunkte

There are many different ways to earn bonuspunkte. Some are listed below. Others are released with little notice and have a limited window for completion. Keep your eyes open and be ready to complete a bonus at any time during the game!

a COUPLE of THINGS TO remember about bonus gameplay

  • You may only complete one bonus per day, unless explicitly directed to do otherwise by GG.

  • You cannot complete multiple bonus activities on a single day with the intention of then scoring them on days you didn’t complete a bonus (no “stockpiling”).

  • If you are required to send proof of completion to GG (e.g. a video or pic), you can do that immediately after finishing the bonus activity but you wont officially report the bonus until the next morning on the DRT.

  • Not all bonuses will cover your daily exercise requirement. Make sure you understand which do and which do not!

WEEK 7 BONUSES

Monday, FEBRUARY 16th through sunday, FEBRUARY 22nd

  • A Long winter wOG - 10 MileS

    For Week 7, complete a ten mile walk/jog/run (no specific pace requirement, just get it done) in a single event to earn a +6p bonus. This activity must be completed outdoors with GPS tracking proof (no “dreadmills” allowed) and may be taken only once during Week 7. This activity will count for your daily exercise requirement as a Trippelt.

  • BEFORE DAWN

    The early worm gets the bird for this one, if by the bird we mean a nice +1p bonus! Start a Singelt, Doppelt or Trippelt workout before sunrise to score this bonus. STRAVA tracking proof or similar required and you must also send GG a picture of the sun coming up to earn this bonus!

  • PARKEnfÜste (PARK HIKE #3 - 6 MILES)

    The third bonus and final bonus in a series of three, complete a six mile hike in a city, county, regional, state or national park (no pace requirement, just get it done). GPS/STRAVA tracking is required as proof, as is a selfie showing a sign identifying the park (if not using STRAVA you’ll still need to send GG proof from some kind of GPS based tracking app). This bonus is worth +3p and may be taken only once during Week 7. Completion of this bonus will count as a Doppelt workout for that day’s exercise requirement.

  • SO MANY STAIRS - 80 FLIGHTS

    For Week 7, complete 80 flights of stairs to earn a +3p bonus. HR data is a strict requirement here as GPS will most likely not correctly record this activity. You cannot use a “stairmaster” or gym based machine to complete this bonus; you must go out into the world and climb an actual staircase. This activity will not count towards your daily exercise requirement and may only be taken once during Week 7.

WEEK 6 BONUSES

Monday, FEBRUARY 9th through sunday, FEBRUARY 15th

  • A Long winter wOG - 9 MileS

    For Week 6, complete a nine mile walk/jog/run (no specific pace requirement, just get it done) in a single event to earn a +3p bonus. This activity must be completed outdoors with GPS tracking proof (no “dreadmills” allowed) and may be taken only once during Week 6. This activity will count for your daily exercise requirement as a Doppelt.

  • DOUBLEFÜsten ALLOWANCE

    Do the exact same Singelt workout two times in one day. There must be at least 6 hours between each of the two separate events. If it’s a run or a walk or a ride, you must follow the exact same route both times. If it’s anything else, you must do your best to duplicate the same experience twice. Do this and you’ll score a +3p bonus and this will count as a Doppelt for that day’s exercise. Send GG two pics as proof, one from each event, taken at the exact same place from the exact same angle etc.

  • PLANKENFÜSTE: 2 MINUTES

    Hold a plank for 2 min and earn a +3p bonus. Video proof of completion sent to GG required (please make sure to set your camera up so you get a full body profile view). All planks are to be completed on your elbows (never straight arm it!).

  • SCHWERgehenfÜste (WEIGHTED WALK 30LB)

    Fill a backpack full of rocks, bricks or cans of beans and head out into the world to complete a 2 mile power walk (you could also just wear a weighted vest if you’ve got one, way easier and much more comfortable). The pack or vest must weigh in at 30 pounds. Your pace must stay under the 20min/mile mark. GG strongly suggests completing this challenge at a local school track or similar venue (once you do it, you’ll understand why). This challenge will count for your daily exercise requirement as a Singelt. STRAVA/GPS tracking required as proof as well as a selfie of you wearing said backpack or vest. If you go with the backpack, a pic of what’s inside is also required.

  • SO MANY STAIRS - 70 FLIGHTS

    For Week 6, complete 70 flights of stairs to earn a +1p bonus. HR data is a strict requirement here as GPS will most likely not correctly record this activity. You cannot use a “stairmaster” or gym based machine to complete this bonus; you must go out into the world and climb an actual staircase. This activity will not count towards your daily exercise requirement and may only be taken once during Week 6.

OTHER BONUS PLAY

  • COMPLETION BONUSES

    Many of the activities during Winterfüste are built as a series. If you complete the series, you’ll earn a bonus Completion Bonus (bonus). All good things come to those who put the time in.

    Examples:

    • So Many Stairs: complete all 11 stair climbing challenges to earn +15p bonus

    • Long Winter Wog: complete all 11 weekly walks to earn an über +25p bonus

    • Parkenfüste: complete all 3 park hikes to earn a +15p bonus

    • Hill Climb: complete all 3 hill climbs to earn a +15p bonus

    • Side Quest: score 32 of the 64 available Side Quest points to earn a +20p bonus

    • Fastentag: complete all 9 Fastentag days and you’ll earn this +15p “Hungry Ghost” bonus

  • Long Dog ALLOWANCE

    If you see a “long dog” (that’s Germany’s finest export, the Dachshund, aka Weiner Dog, Sausage Dog, Hot Dog, Doxie etc.) in the wild, make sure to snap a selfie with it! Send the pic to GG, report it on the Daily Reporting Tool the next day and once you’ve collected 5 long dogs (affectionally knowns as a “quiver”) you’ll be eligible for a secret bonus! You can only report off on one long dog per day, even if you’re lucky enough to run across a full pack . . . and yes, the Dachshund is the official mascot of the Füste and the creature closest to GG’s heart, so watch what you say about ‘em!