Planning Poker Deck
1 to 10
Simple linear scale from 1 to 10. Familiar but creates false precision — the gap between 6 and 7 feels the same as between 1 and 2.
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Card values
The cards in this deck
111222333444555666777888999101010???
In the room
What a live round looks like
Each player holds their card face-down until the facilitator calls the reveal. Simultaneous reveal is the safest way to get an honest estimate — nobody anchors on the first number they hear.
- Everyone picks a card — votes stay hidden until all are in.
- Cards flip simultaneously — no anchoring from early reveals.
- Outlier votes surface instantly so the team can discuss.
- Strong consensus closes the round in seconds.
Blind mode
Lock in, then reveal — no anchoring
Blind mode enforces the core principle behind any planning poker deck: independent estimation. No card is visible until the last voter locks in — then everything reveals at once.
- Voters lock their estimate before seeing anyone else's.
- The reveal fires only once every participant has locked in.
- Prevents the loudest voice from pulling the whole group.
When to use
When this deck works best
Quick prioritization sessions or teams that prefer granular scoring.
In practice
A real estimation scenario
Product team scoring feature value. '10' = must-have strategic initiative; '1' = nice-to-have with no user demand.
Trade-offs
Strengths and limitations
Pros
- Universally understood
- No setup required
Cons
- Linear scale creates false precision
- Doesn't reflect uncertainty
Try this deck in a real session
Free planning poker — no signup required. Your team joins from one link.