Frequently Asked Questions.

The game is designed for 6 to 16 players. It includes 8 active roles such as assembly worker or logistics operator, while additional participants can join as Gemba observers and actively contribute to discussions.

For groups larger than 16, two game sets can be used in parallel in the same room. That creates healthy competition and keeps everyone engaged.

A full session usually lasts about 4 hours, but the format is flexible. Executive teams sometimes prefer a condensed 60-minute version focused on selected topics such as SMED or Lean Logistics.

Consulting firms and internal trainers also stretch the program over multiple days when they want to combine the game with additional content.

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 acts as an eye-opener and helps teams connect Lean ideas with real enthusiasm.

It is also used by universities, business schools, and consulting firms, making it a versatile training format across different contexts.

We ship the LeanActivity Factory Game worldwide. Our logistics partners handle export and customs documentation, and all shipments are dispatched from Germany within the EU.

Delivery can take only a few days within Europe and up to around 4 weeks for some international destinations.

The Factory Game consists of 10 game rounds, each centered around a key Lean Management principle:

• Waste elimination, work instructions, and standardization
• Visualization
• 5S workplace organization
• Lean layouts, material flow, and improvements
• SMED quick changeovers
• Small batch sizes and material containers
• Supermarket and milk run logistics
• Pull principle
• Design for manufacturing
• Kanban and Heijunka leveling

This step-by-step structure makes Lean practical, visible, and easy to experience for all participants.

The game comes in a durable transport trolley containing all required materials, including the factory warehouse, supermarket, route train, playing figures, cards, and documents.

You also get access to the online platform with training videos, supporting materials, and the Train-the-Trainer course, so the game is ready to use from day one.

Yes. A comprehensive Train-the-Trainer program is included and guides facilitators step by step through each round.

Detailed online resources and direct video support from the LeanActivity team help even first-time trainers deliver the game confidently.

The online platform is the trainer's central support tool. It provides videos, detailed instructions, and explanations of the Lean methods used in the game.

It acts like a digital co-trainer that guides facilitation round by round and helps ensure consistent quality.

Yes. Trainers can focus on selected rounds depending on the audience, whether that is production teams, logistics staff, or executive management.

This flexibility allows organizations to tailor the learning journey to their own Lean transformation goals.

Absolutely. Many companies use the game in executive workshops as a strategic eye-opener.

Top managers often benefit from a condensed version that highlights Lean principles in action without requiring a full day of play.

Yes. Consulting firms worldwide use the Factory Game to enrich Lean programs for their clients.

It allows them to combine their own content with the game and expand workshops over multiple days while keeping the learning highly interactive.

Unlike traditional training formats, the Factory Game combines realistic production scenarios, hands-on problem solving, and immediate feedback loops.

That creates a strong bridge between theory and practice and makes Lean easier to understand, more engaging, and more motivating.

The Factory Game is not limited to production employees. It also creates value for Sales, HR, Finance, Administration, and other non-production teams.

When these departments participate, they gain a clearer understanding of how value is created in the factory and how their own roles connect to it. This often improves cross-functional collaboration and commitment to Lean initiatives.

No. Both games are fully independent and come with their own materials and setups.

The Factory Game focuses on production processes, while the Office Game addresses administrative environments. They can be combined, but each works perfectly well on its own.

One game set allows 6 to 12 participants to play simultaneously in a training session.

If more players are involved, a second set can be added so that two groups can run the game in parallel in the same room. That often boosts competition and energy.

A standard training session lasts 4 hours, but the timing can be adjusted to your needs.

Some teams shorten the format to focus on specific Lean tools, while others extend it across multiple days and use the game as a common thread through a larger workshop.

The Office Game is suited for organizations with complex office and administrative workflows, especially where multiple roles, departments, and handoffs are involved.

It is also used by universities and consulting firms that want to strengthen their teaching or client offering with a practical Lean simulation.

We ship internationally via DHL and handle export as well as customs declarations.

Depending on the destination, delivery from Germany or the EU typically takes between 1 and 4 weeks.

The game teaches the fundamentals of Lean Management and the Toyota Production System for office environments, including the 8 types of waste. Players work with tools such as:

• 5S, standardization, visualization, and visual management
• Value stream design, process flow, and process mapping
• Team boards and team meetings
• FIFO principle and one-piece flow
• Idea management and Office Kanban

And many more methods that help teams improve administrative flow.

Each LeanActivity Office Game comes in a durable travel trolley that can also be taken on an airplane, which makes it well suited for trainers working across multiple sites.

The package includes all required simulation elements plus access to the online platform with step-by-step video moderation and facilitation guides.

No. The game is fully facilitated by the online platform. Video instructions explain the methods and guide participants through each round.

Trainers can still add their own expertise or answer deeper questions, but the game is designed to run smoothly without external moderation.

Yes. Many companies use the Office Game in executive workshops as a strategic eye-opener.

A condensed version can highlight Lean principles in action without requiring a full day of play.

Yes. Consulting firms use the Office Game to expand their Lean programs and combine the game with their own workshop content.

That allows them to create longer, highly interactive learning journeys for their clients.

Unlike traditional trainings, the LeanActivity Office Game simulates realistic office and administrative processes with authentic cases, dynamic workflows, and everyday complexity.

That realism creates an immediate connection between the training and participants' own work environment, so the lessons can be applied directly in practice.

By combining hands-on play, teamwork, and competition, the game creates a high-energy learning environment.

Participants do not only hear about Lean concepts in theory - they experience the effects first-hand, which improves both engagement and retention.

No. Both games are completely independent and each comes with its own materials and setup.

They can be combined in broader Lean training programs, but each one works as a standalone experience.

Yes. The LeanActivity Toolbox is a downloadable product that you can access immediately after purchase.

You can download it as often as you like and there is no expiration, so the content stays available whenever you are ready to use it.

Each Toolbox contains PowerPoint and PDF templates for every Lean tool, practical workshop and training templates, step-by-step implementation guides, and supporting videos.

The materials are built so you can introduce Lean methods quickly and start building a Lean Production System in your own organization.

Yes. All materials are editable and customizable. You can adapt slides, templates, and instructions to your own processes, terminology, and corporate design.

The content is licensed for internal use, so you can adjust and distribute it inside your organization for workshops, trainings, and improvement initiatives.

The Lean Manufacturing Toolbox focuses on production-related Lean tools, with 24+ methods such as 5S, Kanban, SMED, Heijunka, and one-piece flow.

The LeanActivity Business Toolbox includes the full Manufacturing Toolbox plus the Lean Office Toolbox, Lean Digitalization Toolbox, and Lean Leadership Toolbox - more than 70 Lean tools across the organization.

All content is delivered in Microsoft Office formats, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with PDF copies included as well.

That means you can edit slides, adapt templates for workshops or management presentations, and use the included instructions and tutorial videos during implementation.

Yes. The content is designed for practical use inside your organization. You can copy, edit, and share the templates and slides with your team.

This makes it easy to integrate Lean training into workshops, onboarding, and management routines without extra effort.

No. The Toolbox is built for both beginners and experienced Lean practitioners.

Every tool comes with clear step-by-step instructions, templates, and examples, while experienced Lean managers get a ready-to-use library of professional materials.

The Lean Manufacturing Toolbox includes 24+ production tools such as Kanban, SMED, 5S, Heijunka, pull systems, and value stream mapping.

The LeanActivity Business Toolbox includes 70+ tools spanning Manufacturing, Office, Leadership, Strategy, and Digitalization.

Yes. The Toolbox is specifically designed for trainings, workshops, and continuous improvement programs.

Each tool includes slides, exercises, and templates that can be used directly with teams, which saves preparation time and keeps your trainings consistent and engaging.

Once purchased, you always have access to the current version of the Toolbox.

If updates or new content are released, you can download the materials again at no extra cost.

We accept all major payment methods, including credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, and other common international options.

Yes. All payments are processed through secure, encrypted connections. We never store your payment details.

Yes. We ship our Lean Games worldwide. Digital products such as the Toolboxes are available for instant download globally.

Shipping costs depend on your location and will be shown during checkout before you complete your order.

Within Europe, delivery usually takes 3-5 business days. International shipping may take longer depending on the destination.

Yes. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive tracking details by email.

Yes. After checkout, you receive a formal invoice automatically. For larger orders or quotations, please use our "Request a Quotation" page.