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Denmaru Run-Run!

Presenter

DENSO Software Strategy Planning Div. / Takeyoshi Kano

The factory is your place to learn and play! Go on a big manufacturing adventure with Denmaru!

Denmaru Run-Run!

About This Work

"Denmaru Run-Run!" is an interactive game in which you dash around a factory with Denmaru, DENSO’s official character, while learning about the fun of making things and about DENSO’s technologies.

The mode for younger elementary school students offers one game that combines an action game, in which you collect falling parts while dodging sparks, with a quiz about DENSO. You can have fun learning about automotive parts and DENSO’s technologies as you play.

The mode for older elementary school students includes eight games in total. As you take on "Parts Catch," "DENSO Quiz," "QR Repair," "Sorting Line," "Circuit Connect," "EV Charge Lab," "Parts Memory," and "Quality Check," you can learn about quality control, logistics, production, electronics technology, electrification technology, and more, while picturing the real work done at DENSO.

Now, set off on an adventure through the factory with Denmaru and dive into the world of manufacturing!

Behind the Scenes

This was my first time making a game using AI. I was amazed at how my ideas took shape one after another as I talked with the AI, and I had a lot of fun making it. Through this work, I also want to show that anyone can easily try making a game.
I made this work because I wanted to share the appeal of DENSO’s manufacturing with children in a fun way! For younger elementary school students, there are games that are easy to play; for older students, there are games you can enjoy while thinking a little. I’d be happy if you could feel how interesting manufacturing is and how fun learning can be, together with Denmaru.

A Peek into the Game World

Take on "Parts Catch," an action game where you collect falling automotive parts, and the "DENSO Quiz," where you have fun learning about DENSO’s technologies and factories, and aim to become a "DENSO Manufacturing Master"!

Take on 3D games set in a factory, like collecting parts, sorting parts, and searching for parts!

Charge EV batteries efficiently, repair broken QR codes, connect circuits to make electricity flow, find the product that’s different, and more, as you have fun learning about DENSO’s technologies and manufacturing!

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Contents

Contents

Introducing MURAN’s contents, so you can find the way to take part that suits you

Events

Events

Introducing MURAN’s events

Stage Events

We’ll host a wide variety of stage programs, including talk shows, performances, and live music

Hands-on Experiences

Booths where you can experience making things and advanced technology, all in one place. Fun for all ages.

Exhibitions

Exhibits introducing the activities of DENSO and its partners. Enjoy making new discoveries

Food

Food trucks and gourmet booths that are fun to look at and delicious to eat, all in one place!