McKinsey Solve Game Simulations by StrategyCase.com
Play the McKinsey Solve Games Before They Count
StrategyCase’s McKinsey Solve Game Simulations are fully playable practice versions of Red Rock, Sea Wolf, and Sustainable Future Lab, plus the earlier Ecosystem Creation game. Every game ends with a debrief, and the package adds a 1-hour video course and a 142-page strategy guide.
You get one attempt at Solve. This is how you make sure it is not your first.
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From verified buyers
From Candidates Who Sat the Real Test
Close to the real thing
“Carried me through the assessment. The mock games are very close to the real ones and, in some cases, the wording and questions are virtually the same like in the Future Lab.”
Results
“I managed to score in the top decile with just a few practice simulations, which honestly surprised me.”
Current
“Essential and up-to-date simulations. The practice runs are just like the assessment. Good for learning the UI, tasks and pacing.”
Why practice matters
Why Practicing the Games Beats Reading About Them
Solve is built to be unfamiliar. Almost every candidate meets the games for the first time on test day, and the games record how you work, not only your final answers. Points get lost to the interface, the clock, and formats nobody has seen before, rather than to a lack of ability.
The package removes the unfamiliar part:
Learn each game
The video course and the strategy guide explain what each game asks of you and how to approach it.
Play it for real
Fully playable simulations, as often as you want, with fresh game instances.
Debrief and repeat
Every game ends with a breakdown of your answers and what to improve.
“There’s no need to worry about completely unfamiliar question formats or topics and this greatly increased my performance and pace in the real test.”
What’s inside
What’s Inside the Package
Playable game simulations
Red Rock, Sea Wolf, and Sustainable Future Lab, the three games McKinsey runs in 2026, plus the earlier Ecosystem Creation game. Unlimited plays across new and repeat game instances, with a debrief after every game.
1-hour video course
Walkthroughs of each game and the strategies that matter, without filler.
Strategy guidebook
Version 24, 142 pages, updated April 2026. Mechanics, decision frameworks, and step-by-step approaches for every game.
Excel solver
A tool for the animal and location choices in Ecosystem Creation, with a sample data set.
McKinsey Interview Primer Free
14 pages on what comes after Solve: the case interview and the Personal Experience Interview, written by a former McKinsey Senior Consultant.
See it for yourself: play the free demo.
One payment. Instant access. Every update during your access period included.
Always current
Kept Current as McKinsey Changes the Games
McKinsey changes Solve without announcing it. The package is maintained against what candidates actually report from their tests, not against a version that was accurate two years ago.
The latest example: in spring 2026 candidates started reporting a new game. One wrote about meeting “a new game when I thought I was already done.” The April 2026 update added it, Sustainable Future Lab, to the simulations and the guide.
It was the first dedicated McKinsey Solve preparation, and it has been maintained through every change to the games since.
Honest fit check
Is This the Right Preparation for You?
Built for
- Anyone with a McKinsey Solve invitation, or expecting one
- Candidates who have never taken a game-based assessment
- Re-applicants who did not pass Solve last time
- Candidates who want to arrive knowing the interface, the pacing, and every game format
Not the right fit if
- You are preparing for the case interview. That is the Case Interview Academy.
- You are preparing for the PEI or other fit questions. That is the Fit Interview Masterclass.
- Your test is BCG’s or Bain’s. Each has its own format: see the BCG Casey guide, BCG cognitive test practice, and the Bain SOVA guide.
Reviews
4.8 Out of 5 From 279 Ratings
Thousands of candidates have prepared with these simulations since 2019. A few of their reviews:
“The simulations are faithful replicas of the games with insightful post-game debriefs that break down your answers and highlight improvement areas.”
“I decided to give it a try and couldn’t see any noticeable differences compared to the McKinsey games. The structure and logic are the same which made the practice highly effective and made me fast and deliberate in my actions. In my actual Sea Wolf the attributes were pushed more toward extreme ranges making it harder to identify the right microbes. I saw some patterns in practice scenarios here so this didn’t come as a complete novelty but it’s worth mentioning.”
“I tried a few different ones to hedge my bets, and some are better than others. These simulations are clean and current but by far the cheapest so it gets my vote. The videos are a good supplement too.”
“They helped me feel better and definitely less anxious about the solve. The scenarios are extremely realistic and I used only this to pass.”
“At first there was no email to access the simulations but the support sorted it out quickly. I completed the game a while ago and the practice tests were a realistic representation of what I got.”
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The offer
Everything for $99
One payment. Instant access.
- Playable simulations of Red Rock, Sea Wolf, Sustainable Future Lab, and Ecosystem Creation, with a debrief after every game
- 1-hour video course
- Strategy guidebook, version 24, 142 pages
- Excel solver for Ecosystem Creation, with a sample data set
- McKinsey Interview Primer, 14 pages, free
- 6 months of access to the games and videos, with every update included. The PDFs and the Excel solver are yours to keep.
- Support for your questions, plus 15% off other StrategyCase products
5-day money-back guarantee: work through the simulations and the guide, and if you do not feel better prepared, email info@strategycase.com within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. No forms, no questions.
How the simulations are built
Designed by a Game Designer, Calibrated by 600+ Test-Takers
Three inputs go into every game, and the third one never stops.
Game design
Built by a game designer
A game designer builds each simulation to play like the real game: the interface, the mechanics, and the clock.
McKinsey input
Shaped with Florian
Florian, a former McKinsey Senior Consultant who evaluated candidates for the firm, gives input on every game.
Test-taker feedback
600+feedback reports since launch
Candidates report back after their real test, and every report is used to adapt, calibrate, and fine-tune the games.
New reports keep coming in. That is how Sustainable Future Lab made it into the April 2026 update.
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, founder of StrategyCase
I spent 5 years at McKinsey, was promoted to Senior Consultant, and evaluated candidates for the firm. Since 2020 I have delivered 2,200+ mock interviews and coaching sessions, and my clients have secured 700+ consulting offers, 190 of them at McKinsey.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I get for $99?
Playable simulations of Red Rock, Sea Wolf, Sustainable Future Lab, and Ecosystem Creation with a debrief after every game, a 1-hour video course, the 142-page strategy guide (version 24), an Excel solver for Ecosystem Creation, and the 14-page McKinsey Interview Primer.
Is it current with the latest version of Solve?
We are currently shipping the April 2026 update, which added Sustainable Future Lab soon after candidates began reporting it. The materials are updated whenever McKinsey changes the games, and updates during your access period are included. We expect the next update to land within late October to replicate the latest Sustainable Future Lab format.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. Play the free demo to see the simulations before you decide.
How realistic are the simulations?
Buyers who sat the real test describe them as very close, and in some cases the wording was virtually the same. They are not perfect copies: one buyer found the real Sea Wolf pushed attribute ranges further than her practice games. The goal is that nothing about the format, interface, or pacing surprises you.
When should I start?
As soon as you have your invitation, or before you apply if you want more time. Learn each game with the video and guide first, then play each simulation several times and read every debrief.
How is this different from free YouTube videos?
Videos show you what Solve looks like. The simulations let you play it, under time pressure, before it counts, and the debriefs show you what to change. The materials are also maintained as the games change, which most free content is not.
How do I get access, and for how long?
Instantly after payment, by email (check spam or promotions if it does not arrive within minutes). Everything runs in your browser. The games and videos are available for 6 months with all updates; the PDFs and the Excel solver are yours to keep.
What is your refund policy?
A 5-day money-back guarantee. If you do not feel better prepared, email info@strategycase.com within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. No forms, no questions.
Why is it cheaper than other Solve packages?
StrategyCase sells directly, with no marketplace or middleman markup, and keeping consulting preparation accessible is part of the point.
Walk Into Solve Having Already Played It
Playable simulations of every current game, a debrief after each one, and the guide that explains what they measure. Get the StrategyCase McKinsey Solve Game Simulations for $99 and start practicing today.
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Very helpful
Good service. They answered all my questions and provided fast tech support when needed.
The test was accurate and usedul for practice and prep
Essential and up-to-date simulations. The practice runs are just like the assessment. Good for learning the UI, tasks and pacing.
I tried a few different ones to hedge my bets, and some are better than others. These simulations are clean and current but by far the cheapest so it gets my vote. The videos are a good supplement too.
I just wanted to follow up about my Solve result. I managed to score in the top decile with just a few practice simulations, which honestly surprised me. Those simulations really sharpened my approach and thinking under time constraints. The scenarios felt realistic, which made the whole effort worthwhile. Thanks for the advice and practice opportunities you provided. They made a real difference.