Please note: version 2 of the getKanban Board Game has sold out. Version 3 is currently in development, to be released shortly. If you would like to be advised when version 3 becomes available, please contact sales@getkanban.com.
The getKanban Board Game is a physical board game designed to teach the concepts and mechanics of Kanban for software development in a class or workshop setting. It has been described as the most effective way to teach Kanban. It’s hands-on, engaging, and fun.
How does it work?
The game is played in teams of four to six people, one game per team. Each team has a playing board representing a Kanban task board, and a collection of story cards representing work to be done. The game is played over a simulated 13 days during which the teams compete to maximise net profit by optimizing the flow of work.
During the game the teams construct two key charts based on data from the game – a Cumulative Flow Diagram, and a Statistical Process Control Chart. Simulated events occur throughout the game to challenge the teams and require them to make prioritisation and resource allocation decisions.
The Facilitator’s Guide and Game Instructions fully describe how the game operates.
What’s included?
One game kit consists of:
- a Kanban playing board
- story cards representing work in four different classes of service
- event cards which introduce simulated events as the game unfolds
- “blocker” post-it notes
- Cumulative Flow Diagram
- Control Chart
- Financial Summary sheet
- Project Manager’s Daily Steps guide
- Game Instructions
- Facilitator’s Guide
- Marker pens, dice, cleaning cloths
- Carry bag, document sleeve, tote bag
How much does it cost?
Each game kit is $US 400 plus postage. Two boards can be used to train a team of 12 people in half a day, and they will really get Kanban! That’s great value! Ordering instructions are available here.