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About the game<\/div>\n
Retropoly is a game to be played during retrospective meetings of Agile teams. It is based on the Monopoly game concept. It is mainly designed for Scrum teams, but it is suitable with minor adjustments for any other Agile methodology. The game is basically a fun, yet practical, tool to apply the twelfth principle of Agile manifesto:<\/div>\n

At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, <\/em>
\nthen tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn more about the game!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Who can play it<\/div>\n
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Retropoly can be played by any Agile team with at least 5 members. Below this size of the team it is still possible to play the game, but the fun of it is partly lost due to the low number of Retrospective Cards.
\nThere are three roles in this game: the Game Master, the Player and the Debate Facilitator.
\nThe Game Master is a role played usually played by the Scrum Master \/ Retrospective Facilitator who organizes the game and serves as a referee. He\/she is also representing the Bank.
\nThe Player is also a role played by all the members of the team. On team request, relevant external persons might be invited to play the game.
\nThe Debate Facilitator is a role which is played by one of the players. The Debate Facilitator acts as a moderator of the debates during one round of discussions. The Players are taking turns to play this role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Download game instructions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why playing it<\/div>\n
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Because it allows the team to thoroughly go through all the aspects of a retrospective. The ceremony will run smoothly and its objectives will be easy to achieve, if everybody is following the game rules.
\nBecause it allows the leaders that works with the team to conduct a meaningful team coaching. It will encourage an honest self-assessment of each member of the team and the positive feedback for the support provided by colleagues. It will improve the ability of the team to take common decisions in a timely manner and the practice of moderated debates.
\nBecause it strengthen the team relationships by getting to know each other through sharing of personal life aspects, like hobbies and passions.
\nBecause it allows to observe how retrospectives are improving over the time.
\nAnd last, but not least, because it is fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Download coaching guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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