How it works
- Share one linkSame link every story, this sprint and the next.
- Everyone picks a cardNo number is visible to anyone until the round turns over.
- Turn them overSpend the meeting on the disagreement, not the arithmetic.
The longer version
Share one link — the same one every story, this sprint and every sprint after. Everyone picks a card, and no card is visible to anybody, including the facilitator, until the round is turned over. You can change your mind until it is.
FAQ
Does it do t-shirt sizing as well as story points?
Yes. Pick the t-shirt deck when you create the room and everyone votes XS through XXL instead of 1 to 21. Both decks include ? and a coffee cup, and neither of those counts toward the spread.
Can the facilitator see the cards early?
No, and that is deliberate. The facilitator's page polls exactly the same endpoint everyone else's does, and the server does not send a single card value to anyone until the reveal. An estimate you can peek at is not an estimate.
Can I change my vote?
Yes, as many times as you like, right up until the cards are turned over. After that the round is closed and the next story starts fresh.
Do I have to give my name?
No. The name field is optional and is only there so the facilitator can see who is still to vote. Leave it blank and you show up as a dash.
How many people can vote?
Sixty on one board, which is far more than a team that can usefully estimate together. If you are over about a dozen, the conversation is the bottleneck, not the tool.
What are the "?" and coffee cards for?
"?" means you cannot size it yet — usually the most useful card in the deck, because it says a question needs answering before the estimate means anything. The coffee cup is the traditional "I need a break".
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The deck is laid out for a thumb, which matters because half the people in a sprint planning call are on a phone or a second screen.