Snakes and Ladders Retro template

Remember the good old days when you played Snakes and Ladders? It’s that classic board game we all know. Whether you played it as a kid or just heard about it, you probably know the drill. It makes you feel nostalgic and remember the elements of this classic board game can be used in a Retrospective activity to reflect and improve as a team.

Now, imagine using the idea of Snakes and Ladders to talk about how things went in a project or team. It’s like a trip down memory lane, but with a work twist.

When we create activities like this for reflection, it makes the whole process simpler. It’s like turning a familiar game into a helpful tool. Asa facilitator, it’s crucial to be inclusive. People are different, and we want everyone to feel comfortable.Before diving into activities based on games or movies, make sure everyone knows the basics. A quick recap can help. This way, everyone is on the same page, and the activity becomes a easy to follow.

In this case checking with the participants if they have ever played Snakes and Ladder board game or know how to play it can be a good question to start with. In case if some participants have no idea about this board game, give a short intro — there are number squares from 1 to 100, you roll the dice and move your game piece along numbered squares. If you land on a Ladder, you climb up. But if you land on a Snake, you slide down. The goal is to reach the last square first (100th square). It’s a game of luck and surprises — climbing up with Ladders and sliding…