HENNGE K.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kazuhiro Ogura) is pleased to announce the launch of “IT Admins Sugoroku New Edition” on March 2, 2026. The latest installment of the proprietary board game allows players to experience firsthand the real-world challenges faced by IT departments.
Since its inception in 2022, “IT Admins Sugoroku” has undergone several updates to promote communication across IT departments and simulate responses to IT incidents. To mark the government-designated Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 (February 1 – March 18), HENNGE has released the “New Edition,” which incorporates the latest cyber threats and features a compact, lightweight design for better portability. Representing the culmination of continuous improvements, this new version is the definitive edition of the series in terms of both rules and specifications.
Background of the IT Admins Sugoroku New Edition
Since its initial release in 2022, “IT Admins Sugoroku” has been widely adopted by numerous companies as a valuable tool for team building and training new employees. Its utility extends beyond IT administration departments; it has gained significant popularity across various departments, including sales department training at IT solution providers, where it serves as a catalyst for mutual understanding by offering a virtual experience of the IT administration workplace.
Currently, IT system departments are grappling with a complex range of issues, including human resource shortages, increasingly intricate systems, and the imperative to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks. Specifically, the immediate and severe damage that system failures can inflict on a company’s credibility makes bolstering response capabilities an urgent priority.
Under the philosophy of “Liberation of Technology,” HENNGE has updated the board game to provide a fun, practical, and communicative way for IT system departments facing these significant challenges to effectively address them.
Key Highlights of the New Edition
The IT Admins Sugoroku New Edition has undergone a major refresh, allowing IT departments to use it more casually and in ways that are useful for practical work.
- Integration of the Latest Cyber Threats and IT Trends
The game incorporates real-world challenges faced by IT administrators in 2026. New scenarios, such as “Critical vulnerability discovered across all internal VPNs” and “24/7 security alerts triggered by global expansion,” provide a highly realistic simulation. Furthermore, it reflects the modern IT landscape, including the use of generative AI to automate previously manual tasks. - Enhanced Portability via a Compact and Lightweight Design
The package and its components have been redesigned to better support daily office use and easy transport to event venues. By shrinking the overall size from A5 to A6 while maintaining the high readability of the cards, the game has evolved into a versatile tool that teams can pick up and play anytime, anywhere. - Introduction of the “Talk Bonus” Rule for Deeper Mutual Understanding
The “Talk Bonus”—a system that rewards players for sharing their own company’s situations or personal experience based on a given topic—is now an official part of the rulebook. The design ensures that even participants with limited technical knowledge can gain a deeper appreciation of their colleagues’ work environments and daily challenges through play.
Availability and Distribution
- Release Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Distribution: Not for sale (Exclusively available through HENNGE-hosted events, promotional campaigns, etc.)
About IT Admins Sugoroku
“IT Admins Sugoroku” is a proprietary board game developed by HENNGE that invites players to experience the relatable “everyday struggles” and classic scenarios of a corporate IT department. Whether leveraging a suite of tech solutions or collaborating with fellow players to overcome hurdles, the player’s goal is to successfully navigate the month’s challenges and emerge as the “Invincible, Ultimate IT Admin.”
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[ Product Outline ]
Title: IT Admins Sugoroku New Edition
Genre: Sugoroku type board game
Playtime: 15-30 minutes
Players: 2-4
Ages: 18+
About HENNGE K.K.
Established in November 1996, HENNGE K.K. is a SaaS company guided by the philosophy of “liberation of technology to change the world.” It develops and sells unique services that bridge the gap between technology and reality: a cloud security service with the largest share in Japan, HENNGE One, which offers comprehensive security including single sign-on (SSO), access management, email security, and secure file sharing; a cloud email distribution service, Customers Mail Cloud. Since October 2019, HENNGE has been listed on the TSE Growth (ex Mothers) in the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
The company name “HENNGE” originated from the Japanese character for transformation, ‘HENNKA’ and ‘CHALLENGE’ representing its commitment to embracing every change as an opportunity.
Company name: HENNGE K.K. (securities code: 4475)
Address: Daiwa Shibuya Square, 16-28 Nampeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Kazuhiro Ogura (Representative Director, President and CEO)
URL: https://hennge.com/
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