Why use this tool?
- Keeps submitted estimates hidden until the reveal.
- Highlights uncertainty and differing assumptions early.
- Supports Fibonacci values plus unknown and break cards.
Planning Poker
Collect hidden estimates on one screen, reveal them together, and use the spread to start the right conversation.
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Aarav's estimate
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0/4 submittedAarav—
Maya—
Noah—
Priya—
Complete tool guide
How to run an effective Planning Poker estimation session
Planning Poker helps an Agile or Scrum team estimate one story without anchoring everyone to the first opinion voiced. Participants choose hidden Fibonacci-style cards, reveal together, and discuss why the estimates differ.
This version is designed for a facilitator passing one screen or collecting votes during a call. It does not synchronize separate devices, so confirm each participant’s choice privately before revealing the round.
Common use cases
- Estimating user stories during sprint refinement or planning.
- Comparing implementation complexity across disciplines.
- Finding unclear acceptance criteria, dependencies, and delivery risks.
How to use it
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Enter a single, clearly described story or task and list the estimators.
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Select each participant, then record their private card choice.
- 3
Reveal votes only after everyone who should estimate has submitted.
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Ask high and low voters to explain assumptions, then start a new round if needed.
Why votes are hidden
Simultaneous reveal reduces anchoring, where later estimates drift toward the first number mentioned rather than reflecting independent judgment.
What the cards mean
Numbers express relative size according to the team’s own scale. “?” signals insufficient information, while the coffee card can suggest a short break.
Using the average
The numeric average summarizes the spread but is not an automatic final estimate. Discuss disagreement and let the team agree on the value that best reflects shared understanding.
Practical tips for better results
- Estimate one story at a time and clarify its acceptance criteria first.
- Include only people whose perspectives are relevant to the work.
- Invite the highest and lowest voters to speak before the group converges.
- Re-estimate after discussion instead of silently averaging incompatible assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Planning Poker?
Planning Poker is a consensus-based estimation technique in which team members choose effort or complexity cards independently, reveal them together, and discuss differences.
Why does Planning Poker use Fibonacci numbers?
The widening gaps reflect increasing uncertainty as work becomes larger. Teams may interpret the numbers as story points rather than hours.
Does this Planning Poker tool work across multiple devices?
No. This version records hidden votes on one browser screen. A facilitator can share the screen while collecting choices, but the page does not create a synchronized online room.
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