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The CM Game

Hybrid Pickup Truck

Can you design, Order & Build the right configuration?

The CM Game is a fun and dynamic game to create awareness about configuration management and the challenges surrounding CM and train people on CM relevant skills. 

The game makes use of LEGO®  bricks (1) and is available for free under an Open Source license (excluding the bricks).

1. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site, the CM game and the related materials. 

Can you Design, Order and Build the right configuration?

The CM Game is an open source configuration management game designed to raise awareness about CM challenges using LEGO® bricks. Available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license, it encourages users to create extensions and improvements. Facilitator instructions, presentations, and design files are included, but users must purchase LEGO® bricks separately.

How to acquire the required Bricks

The post provides a step-by-step guide for ordering bricks using Bricklink Studio to design a truck. Users can upload a specific file, create an account, and manage their wanted lists before purchasing items. It emphasizes flexibility in sourcing bricks while noting that multiple stores may be needed for full orders.

How to print the materials

To print the CM Game – Complete Set for 1 Team PDF, use the following settings: select “Fit” for page sizing, uncheck “Print on both sides,” and choose “Auto portrait/landscape” for orientation. These adjustments will ensure accurate printing of both standard and oversized pages.

How to contribute

You can contribute to the CM Game by using it, sharing the website on social media, translating its content, extending it with new scenarios, reporting or fixing issues, and sharing other CM games. Download the source materials from the downloads page for assistance and share your experiences online.