Games

Question 0

Step-by-step approach to all games:

Answer 0

1. Diagram and inventory
2. Symbolize the clues and double check
3. Make deductions and size up the game
4. Assess the question
5. Act
6. Use the process of elimination

Question 1

When working a specific question, follow this process:

Answer 1

1. Symbolize the new info.
2. Deduce everything you can from it.
3. Begin process of elimination.

Question 2

Two questions you want to ask for each game

Answer 2

1. Can we leave out any elements?

2. Can there be any repeats?

Question 3

Three C’s for symbols

Answer 3

Clear
Concise
Consistent

Question 4

Double pointed arrow symbol

Answer 4

Shows the order can be switched

Ex. AB or BA

Question 5

Block symbols

Answer 5

Concrete, restrictive clues that limit the possible arrangements

Question 6

Circling a letter symbol

Answer 6

That info is a constant. Write it the same every time