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Has there been any changes to the McKinsey Solve game? Last year when I completed it the two games were the plant defence and animal food chain. 

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on May 31, 2023
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Hi there, 

Yes, the plant defense game has been replaced by RedRock, as I've noticed with most of my recent candidates. 

These change every few months and there are also variations across regions. 

You can find a few examples online if you google for them. 

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Cristian

on May 31, 2023
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Hi there,

Q: Has there been any changes to the McKinsey Solve game? Last year when I completed it the two games were the plant defence and animal food chain. 

Yes, the game changed. Starting from the end of February 2023, McKinsey replaced the Plant Defense game with the Redrock Study one. The Redrock Study includes now 4 sections, the last one made by 10 cases, which was not present even in the tests where Redrock appeared in 2022.

If you want to learn more about the new game, you can find at the link below the video simulation I created with:

  • 23 videos where you can watch how to crack the Ecosystem Game in 23 minutes (instead of the recommended 35), resist 25+ turns in the Plant Defense (instead of the minimum target of 15) and prepare for the 4 Phases of the new Redrock Study (including tips for the 10 cases)
  • Automated Excel with Formulas to build a food chain in the Ecosystem game in 16 minutes
  • 152-page PDF guide with all 6 possible games and how to crack each of them

You can access immediately the video simulation at the following link:

▶ McKinsey Imbellus Solve Combo - Video Simulation

If you have any questions about the game please drop me a message, I will reply within 12 hours.

Best,

Francesco 

Ian
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on Jun 01, 2023
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Plant defense replaced by RedRock.

MCP has a live simulation of it and Francesco has updated his guide I believe.

Both are great resources.

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edited on Jun 01, 2023

Hello,

Yep, it's a little different now - the new version of the test (that most candidates I'm working with seem to come across, at least), is RedRock. Francesco's breakdown of it is spot on. I'd look out for that in your preparation.

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