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EY game-based assessment: which games & how to prepare (2026)
Applying to EY (Ernst & Young)? Many EY graduate routes include short cognitive games. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Practise the games free →Which games does EY use?
EY's game-based assessment commonly features Numerosity (mental arithmetic against the clock) and Shape Dance (spatial pattern matching). The exact set can change by role, region and year, so use this as a guide and follow your official invite.
How to prepare
- Drill the mechanics of Numerosity and Shape Dance until they feel automatic.
- Practise under a real timer to get used to the pace.
- For Numerosity, sharpen mental maths (especially division); for Shape Dance, practise mental rotation and spotting near-copies.
- Use focus drills to target your weakest sub-skill.