🔫 Lazer Tag Retro
Suit up for a high-energy Lazer Tag adventure! Let’s identify our team’s winning tactics, avoid those friendly-fire mishaps, and power up our agile game for the next big match.
Template Columns
🌟 Power Up (Start)
Share new strategies or tactics we should activate to score more wins together.
Base column: Start🚫 Friendly Fire Zone (Stop)
Call out habits or blockers we need to turn off to avoid team setbacks.
Base column: Stop🔋 Recharge & Repeat (Continue)
Highlight what’s boosting our teamwork and should stay part of our playbook.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
The Lazer Tag Retro energizes your team to pinpoint effective strategies, call out unhelpful habits, and reinforce winning behaviors for future sprints.
When to use this template
Use this retrospective when your team needs a fresh, dynamic way to re-energize and refocus, especially after a challenging or high-pressure sprint cycle.
How to facilitate
Kick off with a brief introduction and encourage everyone to gear up for a lively, game-inspired session.
Explain the three columns: Power Up for new ideas and tactics to start, Friendly Fire Zone for habits or blockers to stop, and Recharge & Repeat for strengths to continue.
Give participants 5–10 minutes of silent reflection to brainstorm and add their thoughts to each column privately.
Invite each team member to share their notes, grouping similar themes as they go to reveal common areas for action.
Facilitate a focused discussion on the top actionable items from each column, diving deeper into the most impactful ideas and blockers.
Help the team select key actions to test in the next cycle, ensuring clear ownership and measurable follow-up.
Wrap up by celebrating the team’s energy and new commitments, reinforcing the playful spirit.
Pro Tips
Use energetic music or Lazer Tag visuals to set a fun atmosphere and boost engagement.
Prompt quieter teammates by directly inviting their ideas or using chat tools for anonymous sharing.
Periodically rotate the facilitator role to maintain novelty and encourage broader participation.
FAQ
What if my team isn’t in the mood for high-energy themes?
You can soften the language and tone, focusing on the core columns and leveraging the playful approach only as much as the team enjoys.
How do we avoid the session devolving into complaints?
Balance each stop (Friendly Fire) point with solutions in power up, and highlight wins in Recharge & Repeat to keep the tone constructive.
What should we do if action items keep repeating?
Pause to explore underlying blockers and consider experimenting with new tactics in the Power Up column.
At a glance
- Duration
30–45 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
Tags
Ready to get started?
Use this template to run your next retrospective