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# Kanban Pizza Game

The **Kanban Pizza Game** offers a practical introduction to Kanban by allowing participants to engage with the methodology hands-on. Unlike many Kanban games that focus solely on board mechanics, this game emphasizes transitioning from an existing process to a Kanban system. It encourages teams to visualize their workflows and make modifications actively.

## Game Structure

* **Theme**: The game revolves around making paper pizzas, a universally understood task that diverts attention from IT-specific scenarios. Participants cut and assemble pizza slices according to a given recipe.
* **Objective**: Participants learn how a Kanban system emerges from an existing workflow, the importance of limiting Work in Progress (WIP), and the benefits of self-organization.

## Workshop Format

The Kanban Pizza Game is designed for a **half-day workshop**. Ideally, sessions should last around **two hours**, allowing time for reflection and discussion.

## Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

* Experience the evolution of a Kanban system from a real-world process.
* Understand that boards can be context-dependent, with multiple valid designs for different processes.
* Recognise the importance of limiting WIP to enhance flow and communication.

## Gameplay Flow

1. **Initial Process Creation**: Teams begin by constructing as many Hawaiian pizza slices as possible within a set time, using paper materials.
2. **Introduction to Kanban**: Facilitators introduce Kanban principles, such as visualizing workflows and managing flow after the first round.
3. **Rounds of Play**: The game consists of multiple rounds where teams refine systems, introduce customer orders, and handle complexities like new pizza recipes.
4. **Final Visualization**: The last phase involves creating a real Kanban board that reflects the team's workflow and reinforces the learned principles.

The **Kanban Pizza Game** is not only a fun and interactive way to learn Kanban principles but also fosters a deeper understanding of how to implement Agile methodologies in real-world contexts.

References:

For more details, visit [agile42](http://www.agile42.com/en/training/kanban-pizza-game/).