Mckinsey Imbellus Game

Hi there,

Q: Did anyone who played the Mckinsey Imbellus game in 2023 (starting March 2023) played the new “red rock” game or the games are still the ecosystem and the plant?

All the candidates I helped from March 2023, including those in the Middle East, had Ecosystem + Redrock.

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You can find an article on the game here:

▶ McKinsey Problem-Solving Game Article

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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 less than 25 minutes (instead of the recommended 35) and prepare for the 4 Phases of the new Redrock Study (including the new section with up to 10 cases)
• Automated Excel with Formulas to build a food chain in the Ecosystem game in 13 minutes
• 152-page PDF guide with all 6 possible games and how to prepare for each of them

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

▶ McKinsey Solve Game Combo Guide

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

Best,

Francesco 

Hello,

From March 2023 onwards all the candidates I've been working with had the Ecosystem Game + the Redrock Study for McK's Imbellus. Haven't seen anyone do Plant Defense in this timeframe. It seems like other coaches have had similar experiences, e.g., see this thread: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/mckinsey-solve-redrock-study-15645 

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, based on the experience of my coachees for most of this year, McKinsey seems to have switched to the ecosystem game and red rock study.
• Moreover, I have not heard of any candidate playing the plant defense game recently.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for the McKinsey Solve and your upcoming McKinsey interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

While I don't like the word “assume” when it comes to interviews, you can pretty much assume you will get the RedRock game.

I highly highly recommend you invest in either MCP's simulation or Francesco's guide. Both are great!

Hi there, 

Yes, all of my candidates for the past couple of months got RedRock. 

You can find materials about the game online or if you're short on time you should also consider getting one of the guides on the platform. 

Best of luck!
Cristian