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Most frequently asked Questions
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The game is designed for 6 to 16 players. It features 8 active roles such as assembly worker or logistics operator. Additional participants can take on the role of Gemba observers, who closely watch the game, provide input, and actively participate in discussions. For groups larger than 16, we recommend using two sets and dividing the group into two teams in the same room. This creates an exciting competition and keeps everyone engaged.
A full session usually lasts about 4 hours. Depending on the group, it can be shorter or longer. For example, top management teams often prefer a condensed 60-minute version, focusing only on selected topics such as SMED or Lean Logistics. Consulting firms sometimes extend the program over several days, combining the game with their own training content. In this way, the game becomes part of a flexible, customized learning experience.
The game is ideal for companies that actively work with Lean Management and want to bring Lean thinking to life on the shop floor. It works as an “eye-opener,” inspiring teams to embrace Lean initiatives with real enthusiasm. Beyond industry, the game is also used by universities, business schools, and consulting firms, making it a versatile training tool across different contexts.
We ship the LeanActivity Factory Game worldwide. Our experienced logistics partners handle all customs documentation and shipping requirements. Delivery time varies from just a few days within Europe to up to 4 weeks depending on the destination country. All shipments are dispatched from Germany within the EU, ensuring reliable and secure transport.
The Factory Game consists of 10 game rounds, each focusing on a key Lean Management principle:
- Waste elimination, work instructions & standardization
- Visualization
- 5S workplace organization
- Lean layouts, material flow & improvements
- SMED (quick changeovers)
- Small batch sizes & material containers
- Supermarket & milk run logistics
- Pull principle
- Design for manufacturing
- Kanban & Heijunka (leveling)
This step-by-step approach makes Lean both practical and tangible for all participants.
The game comes in a durable transport trolley, containing all necessary materials: a factory warehouse, supermarket, playing figures, materials, route train, all cards, and documents. Additionally, buyers receive access to our online platform, which includes training videos, supporting materials, and the Train-the-Trainer course. Everything is included to make the game fully ready-to-play from day one.
Yes. A comprehensive Train-the-Trainer program is included, guiding facilitators step by step through each round. The Factory Game is intuitive and easy to run, supported by detailed online resources. Trainers also have access to direct video support from the LeanActivity team, ensuring smooth implementation. Even newcomers can confidently deliver the game with excellent results.
The online platform is the central facilitator’s tool. It provides videos, detailed instructions, and explanations of all Lean methods used in the game. It actively guides the trainer through each round and serves as a digital co-trainer, ensuring consistent quality and ease of facilitation. This makes the learning experience highly structured and reliable.
Yes, the Factory Game is flexible. Trainers can choose to focus on selected rounds depending on the target audience, whether it’s production teams, logistics staff, or executive management. This adaptability allows organizations to tailor the learning journey to their own Lean transformation needs.
Absolutely. Many companies use the game in executive workshops as a strategic tool. Top managers benefit from a condensed version that highlights Lean principles in action, providing a powerful eye-opening experience without requiring a full day of play.
Yes. Consulting firms worldwide use the Factory Game to enrich their Lean programs. It allows them to combine their own content with the game, stretching sessions over multiple days. This creates a highly interactive and memorable learning experience for their clients.
Unlike traditional training methods, the Factory Game combines realistic production scenarios, hands-on problem solving, and immediate feedback loops. It creates a powerful link between theory and practice, making Lean Management not only easier to understand but also far more engaging and motivating for participants.
The Factory Game is not limited to production employees. In fact, it is highly valuable for all departments, including Sales, HR, Finance, and Administration. Lean is not only about improving shop floor processes – it’s about creating a holistic culture of efficiency and problem-solving across the organization. When non-production staff participate, they gain deeper insight into how value is created in the factory and how their own roles connect to it. This often leads to cross-functional understanding, better collaboration, and stronger commitment to Lean initiatives throughout the company.
No, both games are completely independent and come with their own unique materials and setups. The Factory Game focuses on production processes, while the Office Game addresses Lean in administrative areas. They can be combined for extended Lean training programs, but each works perfectly as a standalone experience.
