Zensimu vs MA-System
To create meaningful supply chain learning experiences, you need more than a basic simulation — structure, clarity, and engagement make all the difference. Discover why universities and organizations around the world trust Zensimu to deliver Beer Game sessions that are both impactful and easy to run at scale.
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Why are teams choosing Zensimu over MA-System?
More Instructor Control
Zensimu gives instructors full control to set up sessions, assign roles, monitor progress in real time, and debrief teams with ease — even at scale.
User-Friendly & Multilingual
Designed to be immersive and accessible, our interface includes clear animations, onboarding guidance, and supports 11 languages for global teams.
Customizable to Your Training Needs
Easily adapt the game to your objectives with options to change roles, products, network structure, constraints, and even add disruptions or quizzes.
Debriefing-Ready
Use built-in debriefing tools to compare performance, run surveys, export data, and ensure your sessions lead to actionable learning outcomes.
Take full control of your sessions
MA-System leaves instructors in the dark - there’s no interface to set up or monitor teams. That might work for small experiments, but when you're running a serious training or teaching session, clarity matters.
With Zensimu, you’re in control from start to finish:
Host multiple teams and multiple rounds — even with 1000+ players.
Assign roles in advance or let players join freely.
Monitor every team’s progress in real-time.
Start timers, send targeted messages, or pause the game.
Compare performance across teams and rounds in the debrief.
Better player experience, Better learning
Zensimu helps players clearly see stocks and flows through rich visuals and animations. This helps learners understand the situation and adapt their decisions accordingly. MA-System is mostly text. That’s a problem when you’re trying to visualize flows, delays, or demand.
With Zensimu, learners benefit from:
Game introduction via an explanatory video and slides.
Smooth animations that show product and order flows.
Optional collaboration with E2E visibility and in-game chat.
Music, events and announcements that create engagement in the scenario
Tailor the game to fit your training
Zensimu lets you adapt every detail to fit your audience and learning objectives. Want to simulate a pharmaceutical supply chain? Add delays? Force collaboration? Run a complex network with multiple clients and suppliers? No Problem. The customization available via MA-System are more limited (just choose the number of weeks).
Here’s what you can customize with Zensimu:
Number of weeks and simulation runs,
Industry context (role names, product names and visuals),
Supply constraints (batch sizes, MOQs, lead times, demand profile…),
Collaborative or blind decision modes,
Disruptions like shipment delays or quality issues,
Add post-game quizzes or surveys.
Quick Comparison Table
| Zensimu | MA-System | |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor dashboard | ✅ Full control (multi-teams, messaging, debriefing) | ❌ None |
| Visual interface | ✅ Immersive view, animated flows | Mostly Text-based |
| Game customization | ✅ Extensive (weeks, network, constraints, corporate branding) | ⚠️ Only number of weeks |
| Invite Players options | ✅ Pre-assign on Excel or Random-Assignment, Invite via 6-digit code, QR, or secret link | Players need to organize to create games |
| Debriefing Modes | ✅ Debriefing report for the instructor and the players. Compare teams and rounds, add Quiz or Survey | ❌ Single-team debriefing, visible by players only. |
| Collaboration | ✅ Multi-instructor management, shared templates, saved sessions | ❌ Not supported |
| Support | Help center / Email / Video call | None |
| Price | ✅ Flexible options for university and business (5$-35$ per player) | ✅ Free for edu, ~$20/player for business |
Don't just take our word for it.
So, which one’s right for you?
If you have a limited budget and want to let participants experiment without instructor oversight, MA-System may be a fit. But if you're serious about creating a great experience — one that's visual, collaborative, and built for actual learning — the Zensimu Beer Game is a no-brainer.
That’s why universities and companies around the world choose Zensimu to teach supply chain principles in a way that sticks. Want to see it in action? Create a free instructor account — you can play unlimited solo games and explore the platform.