McKinsey Solve Game Practice

Ecotopia

Analyze environmental and economic data for the Ecotopia region using exhibits, research journal, and built-in calculator. 4 quantitative questions + written report.

Costa Thales

Investigate the Costa Thales dataset — navigate exhibits, save key figures to your research journal, and answer 4 data analysis questions under time pressure.

Kokona Falli

Study the Kokona Falli case materials, interpret charts and data tables, then produce a written report with supporting graph selection.

Bali Village

Analyze economic and environmental indicators for the Bali Village region. Drag key data points to your research journal during the study phase.

Isla Azul

Work through the Isla Azul exhibits — charts, data tables, and case information — then answer 4 quantitative questions and select visuals for your report.

Zahari Plains

Investigate the Zahari Plains dataset using the built-in calculator and multi-exhibit navigation. Complete the analysis and report phases within 35 minutes.

Selva Nova

Study the Selva Nova case — review background information, navigate data exhibits, and synthesize findings into a written report with graph selection.

Cedarburn Ridge

Analyze the Cedarburn Ridge region's data across multiple exhibits. Use the research journal to capture key figures for your quantitative analysis.

Purple Line

Investigate the Purple Line case materials — study phase, 4 analysis questions, and a report phase with written summary and visual report selection.

Nolotiles

Work through the Nolotiles scenario — navigate exhibits with drag-to-journal functionality, answer data interpretation questions, and produce a final report.

Task 2 — Sea Wolf1 scenario

Ocean Cleanup

Build and optimize ecosystem chains using drag-and-drop mechanics. The primary Sea Wolf scenario — ~25 minutes timed.

Task 3 — Sustainable Futures Lab10 scenarios

Urban Air Quality Improvement

Allocate a $50M budget across 5 interventions to maximize PM2.5 reduction in Metro City. Analyze cost-effectiveness data and health impact savings. ~25 minutes timed.

Wetland Restoration

Design a restoration plan for 3 degraded wetland zones to maximize biodiversity index within a 5-year budget. Evaluate replanting, water management, and invasive removal strategies.

Forest Biodiversity Restoration

Prioritize 4 reforestation strategies to maximize species count recovery in Highland Forest. Analyze corridor connectivity, carbon sequestration, and fire risk data.

Coastal Mangrove Restoration

Assess economic and ecological viability of mangrove restoration along an 80km coastline. Analyze fishing yield, carbon credits, and storm protection value.

Urban River Restoration

Prioritize interventions to restore the Meridian River to swimmable quality within 7 years. Analyze pollution sources, treatment options, and property value impacts.

Coastal Habitat Recovery

Allocate recovery budget across 4 coastal habitat types to maximize species return rate after an oil spill. Analyze displacement data and recovery timelines under different budget scenarios. ~25 minutes timed.

Urban Green Space Expansion

Design a green space network across 5 districts to maximize urban heat island reduction. Evaluate cost per hectare across park types and stormwater management savings. ~25 minutes timed.

Alpine Wildlife Recovery

Prioritize wildlife corridors to protect 6 keystone species from climate-driven habitat loss. Analyze habitat range shift projections and corridor cost-benefit data. ~25 minutes timed.

Grassland Regeneration Management

Balance grazing, carbon storage, and native species recovery across degraded prairie grasslands. Analyze soil carbon stocks and projected coverage under 3 management regimes. ~25 minutes timed.

Freshwater Ecosystem Balance

Address an algal bloom crisis in Lake Sereno by balancing nutrient inputs and aquatic biodiversity. Analyze phosphorus sources, treatment options, and fish population recovery. ~25 minutes timed.

Bonus — Ecosystem Creation2 scenarios

Coral Reef

Design optimal coral reef restoration by selecting species combinations that maximize ecosystem health. Analyze species interaction matrices and growth rate data. ~25 minutes timed.

Mountain Ridge

Build a sustainable food chain for Mountain Ridge nature reserve with balanced predator-prey ratios. Analyze carrying capacity by trophic level and species interaction data. ~25 minutes timed.