Retropoly with a twist is a flexible, interactive board game template designed to spark meaningful conversations within your team.
While it is not intended to serve as a full retrospective on its own, it works exceptionally well as a dynamic element within a broader session—especially for teams that have been collaborating for several months.
The purpose of Retropoly is to help team members connect
Connect on a deeper level, explore underlying (Scrum) values, and share personal stories and experiences. Through guided prompts placed on game tiles, participants reflect on collaboration, teamwork, and opportunities for improvement. The activity encourages open dialogue in a relaxed, playful format, making it easier to surface insights that might not emerge in a traditional retrospective discussion.
This template is fully customizable.
Facilitators can tailor the questions, prompts, and structure to align with their team’s maturity, dynamics, and the framework they are using. Reviewing and adapting the suggested post-it note questions beforehand ensures the game remains relevant and impactful.
Retropoly is highly adaptable in duration
It can be a quick 10-minute energizer or expanded into a longer, deeper discussion. It works particularly well for small teams of up to six participants. For larger groups, simply duplicate and expand the game board tiles to create a version that accommodates more players.
Use Retropoly to strengthen connections, foster reflection, and add an engaging twist to your next retrospective.
