Agile Poker Cards

Ready to estimate? Choose your story points!

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Uncertain
Clarity on effort is unknown
Extent of interaction unclear
Scope and scale are undetermined
½
Almost Trivial
Everything is clear
Isolated with no dependencies
Single simple action
1
Straightforward
Relies on existing skills
No impact on other areas
Just one action or interaction
2
Simple
Minimal new learning could help
Limited effect on other parts
A few straightforward actions
3
Moderate
Some learning may be beneficial
Involves team or module interaction
Several related actions or steps
5
Challenging
New knowledge needed
Touches several areas
Multiple actions, meetings, reviews
8
Difficult
Needs extensive new skills
Impacts multiple functionalities
Many actions, extensive coordination
13
Ambitious
Demands expert knowledge
Influences multiple major areas
Numerous varied activities, collaborations
20+
Colossal
Needs immense learning and consultation
Drives critical project milestones
Continuous complex tasks and interactions

How to Estimate with Agile Poker

1. Understand the Task

Begin your planning session by reading the user story and clarifying it with the team. This step ensures everyone is aligned on the requirements before moving forward with story point estimation.

2. Pick a Card

Use Agile Poker to decide on your estimate. Select the card that best represents your evaluation of the task’s complexity and effort.

3. Reveal

During the Agile Poker round, the entire team reveals their chosen cards simultaneously, providing an honest and unbiased view of the story point estimation.

4. Discuss Differences

After the reveal, discuss any differences in the estimates. This is an opportunity to uncover unknowns, clarify the work, and ensure everyone has a shared understanding of the task.

5. Agree or Repeat

Finally, agree on a story point value as a team or repeat the estimation process if necessary. Continue until you reach a consensus that aligns with your planning goals.