PLAY BOOK

Game Rule book and guide

ELIGIBILITY WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE UPSC GAME?

DESIGNATED NAVIGATOR
OWNER
The UPSC exam has been terrifying aspirants for years and is considered a daunting,
near impossible goal.This is not due to the difficulty level of the 2uestion paper but
GAME DURATION
mostly because of the confusion and lack of direction faced by many aspirants.

1 YEAR+
The Ultimate UPSC Navigator resolves these issues once and for all in one
singular place, at a single glance for all UPSC aspirants.
MODE OF PLAY
The entire exam, its stages, the UPSC syllabus, what to study, how to study,
1PLAYER where to study from, how to strategize for success has been recast in the form
(PLAY SOLO) of an enjoyable and exciting game which designated Navigator owners are
-OR- invited to play.
1VS 1
(PLAY VS
Players must go on a hero's journey of learning, growth and maturity aimed at
GAMEMASTER)
qualifying the UPSC exam. The path is studded with obstacles but also littered

MISSION OBJECTIVES with weapons and tools to aid the player.

This playbook is everything you need to know about that game, how to play it,
1. AQUIRE ALL
HEXAGEMS the tools available and the journey ahead.
2. OBTAIN LEVEL 5
STATUS Read on if you dare...
3. QUALIFY UPSC CSE
 PLAYER DASHBOARD

Your Dashboard is the Ultimate UPSC Navigator which should be

pasted on the wall of your study room or somewhere where you
have repeated exposure to it.
NAVIGATOR
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE
NAVIGATOR AND
HOW TO USE IT
WATCH THIS
VIDEO-

To begin playing the game, you must first obtain the Navigator and
paste it at an appropriate place. You will then receive an email
from the GameMaster inducting you into the game.
 MISSION OBJECTIVE 1:

ACQUIRE ALL HEXAGEMS

The Hexagems are universal gems of knowledge embedded in the

HEXATASK Milestone circuit board tracker of your Strategyzer.
METHOD =
Each Hexagem corresponds to a subject in the UPSC Syllabus and
QUALITY obtaining each constitutes a milestone in your preparation.
CONTROL OF

PREPARATION

TO REVIEW THE
HEXATASK METHOD
WATCH THIS VIDEO-

TO READ ABOUT THE

HEXATASK METHOD There are 12 different color-coded Hexagems which you should
WATCH CLICK HERE- prepare using the Hexatask Method which will prove very useful to

maintain the quality of your preparation. However, using the

Hexatask method, Strategyzer etc are not compulsory for playing

the game.

Compulsory Game rules include obtaining the Universal 8

Hexagems which can ONLY be obtained if you qualify each
Hexagem Qualification Test.

 MISSION OBJECTIVE 1:

ACQUIRE ALL HEXAGEMS

Rules for acquiring a Hexagem-

1. You must claim a Hexagem for a subject when you think you are
thoroughly prepared and beckon the GameMaster to test you for it.
2. You can call for a test anytime within a period of 1 year from the
IMPORTANT start of the game. (Extendable upon request)
WHILE EACH 3. The GameMaster will give you a test.
HEXAGEM CAN AND 4. The test can include Multiple Choice Questions, Subjective essay-type
SHOULD BE TRACKED questions and even voice-notes. Or a combination of all three.
ON THE 5. The duration and format of the test is unknown and will not be
STRATEGYZER, revealed to you.
ONLY THE 6. You must be prepared to survive anything the GameMaster throws at
UNIVERSAL 8 ARE you.
INCLUDED IN THE 7. The level of the Questions will be hard.
ULTIMATE TEST 8. The judgement criterion of the GameMaster will be harsh.
9. The only way to survive the test is to achieve a level of preparation
SERIES AND
for Prelims, Mains and Interview holistically and to do so near the top-
REQUIRE YOU TO
most level.
PASS THE HEXAGEM
10. You will survive when you exhibit brilliance, not when you do well
QUALIFICATION
enough.
TEST 11. You must complete this test within 24 hours of receiving it, solve it

and send it back to the GameMaster.
THE UNIVERSAL 8 12. If you miss the 24 hour deadline, you are disqualified for that test.
ARE- 13. If you fail the test, you will be timed out from the game and NOT be

allowed to apply for any other test for a duration of 1 month.

14. If you fail 2 of the Hexagem Qualifications test you are eliminated

from the game.

Polity
8 Hexagem Qualification Tests = The Ultimate Test Series
This is essentially a simulation of your entire preparation for the UPSC exam
subject-wise. It will test your concepts, memory, maturity level and
understanding REGARDLESS of your sources of study, strategy etc . This is the
Ultimate Test Series because it is self-paced and mandates a 360' preparation
for Prelims, Mains and Interview. All that matters is that you should achieve
excellence in the subjects you target. These tests will mimic the entire UPSC
exam subject-wise so that you know where you stand on each subject.

 MISSION OBJECTIVE 2:

OBTAIN LEVEL 5 PLAYER STATUS

The UPSC Exam preparation is a journey which will leave the Navigator wiser,
tougher and smarter but like all journeys, there are obstacles to be conquered
and levels to be achieved.

WARNING: In order to complete this game, players must achieve level-ups and unlock
achievements as they navigate.
THE
GAMEMASTER There are 5 levels which every player must aspire to achieve- each levels
corresponds their progress in the UPSC examination as well as their maturity
MAY THROW level of their knowledge base.

UNEXPECTED The levels are arranged in increasing order of difficulty mimicking the
SURPRISES AND progression of the UPSC exam and their achievements in real life right until the

CHALLENGES final stage of the UPSC interview.

WITHOUT Every level-up unlocks some special privileges and bonuses which will become
invaluable to the player as the next level-up is targeted.
WARNING IN THE
MIDDLE OF YOUR As the level increases, the GameMaster will increase the level of personal
attention and guidance automatically.
GAMEPLAY SO BE
ON YOUR GAURD... Most players in the beginning are at Level 1. The path ahead is studded by
challenges and clues designed by the GameMaster to aid the player.

Players must use their wits, hard-work and intelligent strategy to survive.
 1
LEVEL UP BONUS : OBTAIN NAVIGATOR ALLOCATION AND
INVITE TO THE ULTIMATE UPSC GAME
LEVEL 1 PLAYER

LEVEL UP CRITERION-
1. Survived the UPSC Syllabus Challenge
2. Created SWOT Profile
3. Given the GSPQ Test
4. Qualified the Hexatask Qualification Test (HQT)
5. Qualified the Strategyzer Qualification Test (SQT)

MERIT-BASED
PROGRESSION 2 LEVEL UP BONUS : ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING SESSION WITH
GAMEMASTER
LEVEL 2 PLAYER
AS YOUR LEVEL
INCREASES, SO LEVEL UP CRITERION-
1. Survived at least 3 Hexagem Qualification Tests
DOES THE 2. Maintain study consistency for 60 days from the start of the game

DIFFICULTY
LEVEL BUT ALSO 3 LEVEL UP BONUS : GIVE REGULAR UPDATES TO GAMEMASTER
AND REMAIN IN PERSONAL SUPERVISION UNTIL MAINS EXAM
LEVEL 3 PLAYER
THE
PERSONAL LEVEL UP CRITERION-
1. Qualify UPSC CSE Prelims
SUPERVISION 2. Survive at least 5 Hexagem Qualification Tests
3. Fluent in Optional Subject
AND GUIDANCE 4. Write consistently good Essays and Answers

OF THE
GAMEMASTER 4 LEVEL UP BONUS : ONE-ON-ONE MOCK INTERVIEWS AND
GROOMING SESSIONS WITH GAMEMASTER WITH DETAILED DAF
ANALYSIS
TOWARDS YOU LEVEL 4 PLAYER

LEVEL UP CRITERION-
1. Qualify UPSC CSE Mains and obtain interview call.
2. Survive all 8 Hexagem Qualification Tests

5 LEVEL UP BONUS : A LIFE OF SUCCESS, RESCPECT AND THE

COMPLETION OF A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE JOURNEY
LEVEL 5 PLAYER

LEVEL UP CRITERION-
1. Qualify UPSC CSE with any rank
2. Fluent in all aspects of the exam
3. Well-rounded personality
4. Eligible to become GameMaster
PLAYER WEAPONS AND
RESOURCES

This game is hard but it is not unfair. Players are equipped with
cutting-edge tools and weapons to aid their study journey- you
determine how to use them and how much.

When used optimally, these are enough to accomplish all mission THIS GAME IS
objectives but their effectiveness depends on the player who holds HARD BUT IT IS
them.
ALSO FAIR...
The use of these tools and weapons is optional and is not
necessarily tested in the Hexagem Qualification Tests.
IT IS STUDDED
WITH OBSTACLES
BUT ALSO WITH
WEAPONS AND
TOOLS TO AID
YOUR JOURNEY
 PLAYER WEAPONS AND
RESOURCES
STRATEGYZER ( DIGITAL/PRINT)

THE
The honeycomb matrix of deadlines and targets, your tracker for the entire STRATEGYZER
UPSC preparation It divides the entire syllabus of the UPSC exam into 102
micro-tasks represented in the Strategyzer.
AND IT'S DIGITAL

VERSION IS A
The Strategyzer is also embedded with the Hexatask Method and constitutes of
estimated date and actual date of completion of each micro-task. Players can KARMIC
use it to track their progress of small goals as well as large goals to a very fine
degree. SCHEDULER,

The Digital Strategyzer is a more detailed and dynamic version which

MILESTONE
automatically tells players where they stand wrt their goals and how much TRACKER AND A
more ground they must cover, and in how much speed.

CONSTANT

REMINDER OF

YOUR PROMISES.
PLAYERS MAY
IGNORE IT AT
THEIR OWN
PERIL...

The visual dashboard of the digital Strategyzer displays subject wise progress
and overall progress with a series of intuitive and dynamic charts.

 PLAYER WEAPONS AND

RESOURCES
The ultiamte big picture
formation playlists

HEXATASK
THE 6 STEPS
One of the biggest challenges in the UPSC preparation is not lack of WHICH YOU
information but too much information. Aspirants drown in the ocean of videos,
books and websites only to find themselves overwhelmed and under MUST PERFORM
confident.

LIKE RITUALS TO
Players of this game will not drown- they will navigate. CLAIM THAT A

The GameMaster has curated the best possible sources of videos and SUBJECT OR A
documentaries available for free and arranged them subject-wise playlists.

TOPIC IS TRULY
These playlists are designed to serve the Big Picture Formation for every ‘DONE’ FOR THE
subject according to the Hexatask Method before players dive into Book lists
and textual content. UPSC EXAM.

Subject-wise study plans WITHOUT THE

RITUAL, THE
CEREMONY
WHICH YOU
MUST PERFORM
TO APPEASE THE
GODDESS OF
KNOWLEDGE,
REMAINS
UNFINISHED
All the 8 Universal Hexagems have study plans based on the Hexatask method
which the player will have access to.

The player should use it but using these study plans is not compulsory.
Players are free to customize their approach, change their list of sources and
explore alternative ways of learning.
PLAYER WEAPONS AND
RESOURCES

1 YEAR STUDY PLAN roadmap

THE TOOLS DO
NOT WORK UNTIL
YOU DO
AT THE END OF
A complete strategy and study plan template which players can use as a
THE DAY THE
starting point for their preparation. While it is not compulsory to follow,
players can use it as a template to fit their own time-frames and unique BIGGEST
strategy.
WEAPON
SOURCE-CODE AND BOOKLISTS
AVAILABLE TO
PLAYERS IS
THEIR HARD-
WORK AND
DISCIPLINE

Sources of information- books, articles and useful articles will be accessible to

the players for reference. None of the sources are compulsory for playing the
game and the Hexagem Qualification Tests will not be tests based solely on
books but may go beyond it- like the UPSC exam.

PLAYER WEAPONS AND

RESOURCES

QR PORTALS

DYNAMIC QR
CODES ENABLE
THE
GAMEMASTER TO
REDIRECT
Portal across dimensions, they take the player from the
physical world to the digital realm of cyber space at
PLAYERS TO ANY
becomingias.com where your UPSC preparation resources, URL WHICH
guidelines and insights are awaiting your attention.

MIGHT BE
The QR Codes are dynamic and can be changed to redirect
the user to different Urls but the
USEFUL
foundational webpages containing insights, approach and
other resources are the following-

GS SUPER PRELIMS MAINS HEXATASK ULTIMATE

SIMPLIFIED SIMPLIFIED SIMPLIFIED METHOD STRATEGY
 PLAYER WEAPONS AND
RESOURCES

THE ULTIMATE WEAPON

NAVIGATOR
RETRO-FITTED
WITH WEAPON
SYSTEMS AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL
WARFARE,THE
NAVIGATOR IS
ARMED AND
DANGEROUS

Sailors looked to the stars to traverse the directionless landscape of the open
ocean. UPSC aspirants too, look to the stars for luck and guidance to navigate
the ocean of the UPSC exam. With the UPSC Navigator they at last have a
detailed map which will always shows the right way.

 THE
GAME MASTER
CHALLENGES YOU