Ever get tired of staring at sticky notes in Miro? 👀

Good news: Miro has secret weapons that spark curiosity, make decisions playful, and turn abstract opinions into visible insights.

In this edition, you'll discover 3 underrated features - the Spinner Wheel, Flip Cards, and Alignment Scales - and how they can turn ordinary boards into unforgettable experiences. All available in the free plan.

👇 Stay tuned - there's also a demo video and a live masterclass waiting for you at the bottom.

🎯 Spin Away the Awkward Silence

Ever asked "Who wants to go first?" and been met with silence? The Spinner Wheel fixes that. One click turns hesitation into anticipation, and suddenly everyone leans in to see where it lands.

You can spin participant names already on the board, or set up to 20 custom fields with text or emojis. Either way, decisions feel fair, fun, and just dramatic enough to keep energy high.

Quick inspiration:

💡 Setup tip: Add numbers (e.g. 1-6) to use as dice.

🎴 Flip the Script

People love a reveal. Flip Cards add that "ta-da moment" - the anticipation, the click, the discovery. They bring curiosity into play and make even small prompts feel like little surprises.

You can choose from 12 colors, arrange them horizontally or vertically, and shuffle them for randomness. Each card holds text on the front and back, so you can set up questions, challenges, or hidden twists that appear only when the group is ready.

Quick inspiration:

💡 Setup tip: Shuffle for randomness, or keep a stack off-screen to bring in later.

📏 Stamp Where You Stand

Asking for opinions can be awkward. Mapping them out? Way more powerful. With the Alignment Scale, abstract views turn into visible patterns you can actually discuss.

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You can customize the question, labels, and colors to fit your context. Participants place their avatar (or stamp anonymously), and in one glance, you see the spread of perspectives. It works for check-ins, confidence tracking, or even mapping trade-offs like effort vs. impact.

Quick inspiration:

💡 Setup tip: Adjust labels and colors to fit your question.

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🪄 Wild Combos - The real magic

The real power comes when you mix these tools. Let the Spinner Wheel decide which Flip Card to reveal, or run two wheels at once (names + prompts). Wrap it up with an Alignment Scale to capture insights.

That's when facilitation stop being just functional and starts being memorable.

🎬 See them in action

​Amanda Nguyễn and I hosted a full session showing how Spinner Wheels, Flip Cards, and Alignment Scales can be combined with Canva design for branded visuals and playful knowledge checks.

Watch the full recording

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🚀 Level Up Your Miro Game

Miro Games Masterclass

Want to learn how to design and apply playful activities that spark engagement?

In this hands-on session, we'll explore Miro's features together, build games step by step, and create activities that boost energy, learning, and collaboration.

You'll leave with practical knowledge, fresh ideas, and the confidence to create interactive sessions your participants will love.

PS: Try Miro with a discount

Not on Miro yet? You can start free - or grab 10% off any plan for 11 months. Starter plan is only $8/month.

A paid plan gives you unlimited boards, advanced collaboration features, and extra facilitator tools that make sessions smoother and more engaging.

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