How to play Planning Poker

Before the session

• Prepare a few backlog items with a short description.
• Agree on a reference story and an estimation scale.
• Decide who facilitates – often the Scrum Master.

Step by step

1. Create a room and share the invite link.
2. Enter the story or ticket name at the top of the room.
3. Everyone picks a card – it stays face down.
4. When all have voted, click “Show votes”.
5. Discuss the highest and lowest estimates.
6. Click “Clear” and vote again, or move to the next story.

Tips for remote teams

• Keep camera or audio on during discussions.
• Timebox each story to a few minutes.
• Use the “?” card when information is missing instead of guessing.