Logic Games Tips

This week, we're continuing our look at the sections that make up the LSAT with a look at the logic games. Officially known as the analytical reasoning portion of the test, the objective of the games is to test your ability to understand relationships and draw conclusions from their structure. The games typically begin a with a short paragraph of information and details on rules or conditions important to the outcome.

Just like with the reading comprehension, how you approach the games is critical to your preparation. Although you cannot predict the precise content of each game, it is important to recognize the type of game you have in front of you. With that in mind, let's look at the format for the games.

Length: 35 minutes

Format: 4 games with 22-24 questions total

Objectives: Logic, systems of order, and outcomes

Game types: linear, grouping, grouping and linear combinations, mapping, pattern, sequencing, numerical distribution, and limited possibilities

That format means that you will have about 8 minutes and 45 seconds per game (or 1.5 minutes per question).

A few tips to get you started:

• Pay attention to the rules for each game
• Use diagrams to make sense of the information presented to you
• Practice each type of game without timing yourself at first