What is the Time Estimation Tool?

The Time Estimation Tool helps game developers convert hours to story points, run planning poker sessions, and align on task sizing. It’s designed to make estimation faster and more consistent.

Who should use this tool?

It’s for game development teams of all sizes, especially designers, dev leads, and producers who want a simple way to estimate tasks and avoid overcommitting.

How does the tool work?

You take the highest-priority task, discuss it, and have everyone vote simultaneously. Outliers are negotiated, and if no agreement is reached, the most conservative estimate is used. The tool provides guidance for converting hours and points during this process.

Why is simultaneous voting important?

Voting at the same time avoids anchoring, where early numbers influence others. This way, every team member gives an honest, independent opinion before discussion.

How does this tool connect with Jira, Trello, or spreadsheets?

The tool guides your team through the estimation session, but the actual recording of results happens directly in Jira, Trello, or a spreadsheet. This way, estimates are pinned to features in your project management system, helping you track progress and establish realistic timelines.

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