🦔💨 Sonic Sprint Review
Ready, set, go! Race through a retrospective inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog. Collect rings of insight, avoid robotic pitfalls, and speed up your team's agile journey. Let's power up and make every sprint super Sonic!
Template Columns
💎 Rings Collected
Celebrate the achievements and smooth runs we had this sprint, just like Sonic grabbing rings at top speed.
Base column: What Went Well🐞 Robotnik’s Traps
Share challenges and obstacles we encountered, as if dodging Dr. Robotnik's pesky traps.
Base column: What Went Wrong⚡️ Power Up Zones
Suggest ways to gain new abilities, improve teamwork, and speed up for even better sprints ahead.
Base column: What We Want to ImproveAbout this template
The Sonic Sprint Review retrospective uses Sonic-inspired analogies to help teams quickly reflect on achievements, challenges, and ways to power up future sprints.
When to use this template
This format works best when your team wants a fun, energetic way to analyze sprint performance and drive improvements. It's ideal for energizing teams after demanding sprints or when you want to refresh your regular retro routine.
How to facilitate
Introduce the theme and explain the purpose of each column to set a playful, productive tone.
Invite team members to add notes to each column: Rings Collected for successes, Robotnik’s Traps for obstacles, Power Up Zones for new ideas and improvements.
Give everyone a few quiet minutes to write before sharing out loud, encouraging quick, honest reflections.
Review the Rings Collected, letting the team celebrate together and discuss why they were successful.
Discuss Robotnik’s Traps collaboratively, clarifying the root causes behind each challenge.
Focus on Power Up Zones by brainstorming tangible actions, power-ups, or abilities your team can unlock to boost future sprints.
Prioritize 1-2 action items that the group agrees will make the biggest impact, and assign owners.
Pro Tips
Lean into the playful theme—use sound effects or images to boost engagement for teams familiar with Sonic.
Encourage concise notes to keep the pace lively, just like Sonic’s speed.
Ask quieter team members to share one insight per column to ensure all voices are heard.
Link Power Up Zone ideas directly to challenges identified in Robotnik’s Traps for actionable improvement.
FAQ
What if my team isn’t familiar with Sonic the Hedgehog?
Briefly introduce the theme, but focus on the underlying agile concepts so everyone can participate without gaming knowledge.
How do I keep the energy high during this retrospective?
Move quickly between sections, encourage playful participation, and celebrate small wins to maintain momentum.
How do we ensure tangible outcomes from Power Up Zones?
Translate ideas into specific, trackable actions and assign owners before closing the retro.
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At a glance
- Duration
30–40 min
- Team Size
4-10 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
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