LSAT Logic Games
Game Strategies (Actions)
1. strict sequencing
2. loose sequencing
3. selection
4. matching
5. distribution
6. hybrid
Can the entities be used multiple times?
I(f not sequencing or selection)
yes= MATCHING
no= DISTRIBUTION
Sequencing
-involves order and ranking in the rules
Selection
-involves usage in the rules (if all entities are used its NOT selection)
Matching
-entities can be used multiple times
Distribution
-entities can not be used multiple times
-sketch a table (groups on top, entities/items on bottom)
-usually always a table
Kaplan Method for Logic Games (1-3)
1. Overview - SEAL
Situation
Entities
Action
Limitations
2. Sketch
, 3. Rules
If the opening of the game does not provide specific numeric information then...
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT!
-it will likely be in the rules
contrapositive
in limited situations...
turn negative info positive
Blocks
-entities that have a relationship with each other [wy]
Kaplan Method for Logic Games (4-5)
4. Deductions (BLEND)
Blocks of entities
Limited options
Established entities
Duplications
5. Questions
Logic Games ? Types
1. Acceptability
2. Must/Could be
3. New "If"s
4. Complete and Accurate List
5. Completely Determine
6. Maximum and Minimum
7. Rule Substitution
Strict Sequencing Definition
-ordering entities with respect to defined positions
EX: A museum curator is arranging seven photographs- Fence, Gardenias, Hibiscus, Irises,
Katydid, Lotus, and Magnolia- on a gallery wall in accordance with the photographer's
requirements. The photos are to be hung along the wall in a row, in seven position sequentially
Game Strategies (Actions)
1. strict sequencing
2. loose sequencing
3. selection
4. matching
5. distribution
6. hybrid
Can the entities be used multiple times?
I(f not sequencing or selection)
yes= MATCHING
no= DISTRIBUTION
Sequencing
-involves order and ranking in the rules
Selection
-involves usage in the rules (if all entities are used its NOT selection)
Matching
-entities can be used multiple times
Distribution
-entities can not be used multiple times
-sketch a table (groups on top, entities/items on bottom)
-usually always a table
Kaplan Method for Logic Games (1-3)
1. Overview - SEAL
Situation
Entities
Action
Limitations
2. Sketch
, 3. Rules
If the opening of the game does not provide specific numeric information then...
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT!
-it will likely be in the rules
contrapositive
in limited situations...
turn negative info positive
Blocks
-entities that have a relationship with each other [wy]
Kaplan Method for Logic Games (4-5)
4. Deductions (BLEND)
Blocks of entities
Limited options
Established entities
Duplications
5. Questions
Logic Games ? Types
1. Acceptability
2. Must/Could be
3. New "If"s
4. Complete and Accurate List
5. Completely Determine
6. Maximum and Minimum
7. Rule Substitution
Strict Sequencing Definition
-ordering entities with respect to defined positions
EX: A museum curator is arranging seven photographs- Fence, Gardenias, Hibiscus, Irises,
Katydid, Lotus, and Magnolia- on a gallery wall in accordance with the photographer's
requirements. The photos are to be hung along the wall in a row, in seven position sequentially
