introduction

Question 1

time breakdown

Answer 1

if you do all four games, you have 8 minutes and 45 seconds to complete each game

Question 2

attacking the section

Answer 2

1. the games aren’t presented in order of difficulty, so play to your strengths and away from your weaknesses
2. create a strong setup for the game
3. look to make inferences
4. be smart during the game
   5 neatness counts
5. don’t be intimidated by size
6. keep an awareness of time
7. maintain a positive attitude and concentrate

Question 3

three parts of a logic game

Answer 3

1. the scenario
2. the rules
3. the questions

always read the scenarios and rules before you start diagramming

Question 4

components of a diagram

Answer 4

list the variables and their exact total number

identify randoms

diagram the variable sets

diagram the rules

make inferences

identify the powerful rules and variables

Question 5

global vs local questions

Answer 5

global questions ask about information derived only from the initial rules; must use the main diagram

local questions impose new conditions in addition to the initial rules; these conditions apply only to their respective questions; must focus on the implications of the new conditions; when diagramming, reproduce a mini setup next to the question, apply the local condition, and proceed