A themed sprint review that lets teams identify new initiatives, stop harmful practices, keep successes, and suggest changes using fun Halloween imagery.

When to use this template

Best for teams wanting a light‑hearted, engaging review after a sprint, especially when morale needs a boost or during quarterly retrospectives.

How to facilitate

Gather the team in a virtual meeting with a Halloween background and share the board with four columns

Ask participants to silently write their observations for each column on sticky notes

Collect the notes, group similar items, and discuss each column, focusing on actionable items

Vote on the top three items in each column to prioritize

Create concrete action items for the highest‑voted points and assign owners

Close the session by summarizing decisions and sharing a fun Halloween GIF

Pro Tips

Use themed emojis on sticky notes to keep energy high

Limit discussion time per column to avoid over‑analysis

Encourage everyone to contribute at least one item per column

Turn the top voted items into a shared Kanban for the next sprint

FAQ

What if the team runs out of ideas for a column?

Prompt with examples or ask each person to recall a specific sprint experience that fits the column, ensuring everyone contributes at least one item.

How do we keep the fun theme from distracting the focus?

Set a clear timebox for each column and remind participants that the theme is a framing device, not the goal, to keep discussions purposeful.

Can this be used for a non‑sprint review?

Yes, the format works for any periodic reflection; simply adjust the language to match the cadence and context of the review.

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At a glance

Duration
45–60 min
Team Size
4-12 people
Columns
4 columns
Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue, Change

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Use this template to run your next retrospective

🎃👻 Halloween Retrospective: Haunted Sprint Review

Gather your pumpkins and potions! In this Halloween retrospective, we’ll uncover the treats and tricks of our sprint, conjure insights, and brew a plan for a spooktacular next iteration.

Template Columns

🕸️ Start the Haunt

🧟‍♂️ Stop the Ghouls

🕯️ Continue the Spell

🔮 Change the Curse

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