What is Planning Poker?
Planning poker is a consensus-based agile estimation technique used by scrum teams during sprint planning. Each team member privately selects a card representing their estimate for a user story or task — typically using a Fibonacci-like sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13…) or T-shirt sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL). Cards are revealed simultaneously to prevent anchoring bias, then the team discusses any large discrepancies before reaching a shared estimate.
The technique was popularised by James Grenning in 2002 and later described by Mike Cohn in Agile Estimating and Planning. It has since become the de-facto standard for story point estimation across scrum, kanban, and SAFe teams worldwide.
How It Works
Why Use Corgi Planning Poker?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can join a room?
There is no hard limit. Rooms work well for teams of 3 to 20 people. For very large groups, consider splitting into smaller estimation sub-teams.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required. Every visitor is automatically assigned a unique guest ID so you can create and join rooms instantly. Signing in with Google links that ID to your Google account, which syncs your identity across browsers and devices — so you can resume any recent room from your phone, laptop, or any other device without losing your history.
What card decks are available?
Four preset decks are built in: Fibonacci (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34), T-Shirt (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL), Powers of 2 (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64), and Hours (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 40). You can also create a fully custom deck by entering any comma-separated values. Mark any deck as a favourite and it will be auto-selected the next time you create a room.
Can I watch a session without voting?
Yes. When joining a room you can choose "Watch as spectator" to observe without casting a vote. You can sit down and join the voting at any point during the session.
How long does a room last?
Rooms are automatically removed after 30 days of inactivity. As long as your team uses a room at least once a month, it stays available.
Is Corgi Planning Poker free?
Yes, completely free. There are no paid plans, no advertisements, and no data is sold.
What is the difference between story points and hours?
Story points measure relative effort and complexity rather than clock time. A 5-point story is roughly twice as complex as a 2-point story for your team, but the actual hours vary by person. Using story points removes pressure to commit to specific durations and focuses the conversation on scope and risk instead.