Lsat Logic Games Bible: A Comprehensive System for Attacking the Logic Games Section of the Lsat

Disclaimer: I wrote the test five years ago, so maybe they have updated the test/maybe this particular book is not as useful. I have no idea if any changes have occurred since I wrote the exam.Review: This really helped me learn how to approach the test (specifically the games section). I went through all the past tests before writing the exam ( I highly recommend you do the same!) and found a big improvement in my score between when I didn't have this book, to after I read it. I would recommend anyone looking to take the test get this book. I ended up getting a great score.

Honestly, this and LSAT PrepTests are the best way to study. You save a lot of money and can tailor your learning to what you actually need to know, rather than wasting time on a prep course. Prep courses are very useful, but only if you don't have a good base to start with.

It's been said time and time again, but this is truly an incredible book for attacking the logic game section of the LSAT. This book will equip you with simple, effective methods to approach any type of logic question on the LSAT. I have read it cover to cover, and plan on re-reading it as I continue studying for my LSAT. An incredible buy, its worth its weight in gold!

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Highly recommended! Very useful!

Forget all other logic game resources, this is the best.

Preparing for the LSAT is a journey. Crushing it on test day requires dedication and effective study techniques. No one tool will fully prepare you to do well. That said, the PowerScore system was the main tool I used in my journey toward the 99th percentile.The PowerScore system essentially consists of 6 books: 3 bibles and 3 workbooks (one of each per LSAT section). The bibles take you through PowerScore's strategies and methods of attacking each section, while the workbooks give you practice questions and sections to hone your skills. For simplicity, I am writing two reviews: 1 that encompasses the 3 bibles and 1 for the workbooks.I began using these books approximately 3 months ahead of test day. I read all 3 bibles cover to cover. The bibles do a nice job of easing you into their system for attacking various question types. You learn strategies for marking up long passages quickly and effectively, picking apart logical reasoning question stems, identifying incorrect answers, and most importantly, drawing logic game (analytical reasoning) diagrams. This last one is crucial; of all the logic games methods I encountered, I believe PowerScore has the best one. Learn their method and you'll be on your way to 0 wrong on the logic games section (which is so important since Reading Comp will always get you).Another nice feature of the bibles is that they provide several quick exercises along the way that help to reinforce the methods they're teaching you. These exercises were a nice alternative to regular LSAT questions.Although I recommend getting all three bibles, I would rank them in the following order from most to least crucial: Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comp. Here's why:1) Logic Games: As I mentioned, I'm a big fan of their approach for drawing game diagrams. Since the logic games section is the most abstract, you'll want to give yourself ample time to learn and practice your approach. Start with this book.2) Logical Reasoning: They do a great job addressing all the different question types that can appear in the LR section. This book is really important as well. It just falls behind Logic Games because it's not as abstract.3) Reading Comp: In my opinion, practice practice practice is a much more effective method of preparing for reading comp (as opposed to spending a lot of time learning a specific method). You'll want to practice reading really quickly while still retaining key points. That being said, this bible will help you with strategies for how to mark up the text to quickly go back to those key points. However, if you're strapped for cash, your money might be better spent toward a subscription to the Economist (their articles provide good practice for the types of passages you'll encounter on the LSAT, and this will help when you run out of real LSAT passages).

This is the first time I've ever taken the time to write a review for a product, but I couldn't not say something about the quality of the PowerScore books. Let me say, I started preparing for the February 2010 LSAT in December 2009, and I did so by taking a $1300 Kaplan prep course. I scored a 148 on my diagnostic, and my scores with Kaplan never rose above a 153. I often felt as though their explanations weren't thorough, and it seemed as if whenever something was difficult to explain, it was simply labeled as "out of scope" -- not very helpful in understanding why incorrect answers are incorrect. So I took the LSAT in February and got a disappointing, but not surprising, 152.I wanted at least a 156, so I planned to take the June 2010 LSAT, but decided to try a new study method. I'd heard about the Bibles, so I ordered the LG & LR Bibles. Overall, I liked their format. Yes, they are wordy, but they are THOROUGH. I went through them slowly and carefully, especially the LG Bible, as logic games were my weak spot. After finishing both bibles, I took my first full length test since the Feb LSAT, and got a 160. That was literally doing no other practice than reading the Bibles.Ultimately, I ended up taking about 10 full length exams, never dipping below a 160 again, and peaking at 168. I took the June 2010 LSAT, and though I felt that it was quite difficult, I decided not to cancel my score, and ended up with a 165, way above the 156 that I wanted, and quite a leap from anything I'd ever done with Kaplan.Basically, I'm telling you that there is absolutely no need to spend $1300 on a prep course (or at least not at first). Buy these books and go through them carefully, taking the time to understand each concept. THEN, if you aren't scoring where you want to, consider a course. I wish I'd tried the Bibles first... I would've had to take the LSAT only once, and I could've saved a ton of money.

This book provides sample LSAT games It begins with an explanation of how the test works and ways to approach and think about the questions and helpful hints to get the correct answer. it then provides exam sample questions with explanations of each as to why the incorrect answers are incorrect and why the correct answer is correct. It's a great resource if you're interested in learning the "tricks" to solve logic games. I would be interested in if others think the same way, I find playing Sodoku helpful in solving logic games. It seems to have a similar way of thinking used to solve these logic games. This book may have newer versions. They are kind of pricey but well worth the money in my opinion.

The Powerscore Bibles are the best LSAT prep books out there. If you don't believe me, do a little more research. I read this over and over again before deciding to purchase all three Bibles myself, and after taking the LSAT, I agree that they are excellent. Using nothing but Prep Tests and Powerscore books, I scored in the top 1% on the LSAT. LSAT prep classes are not designed to help you score above 170, and all of the ones that I looked at did not leave sufficient time between the beginning of class and the LSAT. If you can develop your own rigid study schedule and stick to it religiously, then the Powerscore LSAT Bibles are for you. I was able to locate a sample study schedule on the Powerscore website and adapt it to my needs. I also recommend the Powerscore training books, a couple of Powerscore LSAT Deconstructed Series, and lots of official Prep Tests including the most recent ones from LSAC. I purchased the Powerscore Workbooks but did not use them. They may help you if you feel you need additional practice on the concepts covered in the Bibles. My advice is study a minimum 20 hours per week for 3 months, more if you can stand it. You will save a lot of money over taking a class too.

Take this with a grain of salt.I bought this book a while back when I started getting serious about taking the test. I have since registered for a prep course (not Powerscore). I was struggling with the more challenging "numbered ordering" games using my prep course Logic games book. I then turned to Powerscore and all of a sudden it made more sense.I'm just starting out so I can't report much more than that. But, going through other chapters, I did notice that the topics were comprehensively covered (sometimes overly so). I think if you are looking to self study, this Logic games book is the best bang for your buck. It is easy to read, with sufficient examples.One thing I didn't care for is the method they suggest for the pure relative(sequencing) ordering games. They use < and > to denote that something comes before the other. For example, "A comes some time before B" is diagrammed as A < B or A > B, or something like that...gosh I forget now. And that's the point. Personally, I think using "greater than" and "less than" symbols could get confusing because the question prompt could make diagramming a bit tricky. But I presume after a while, one could get used to it. Not me though.I prefer using A -- B to diagram A comes some time before B, always reading left to right. Makes life easier right? I think so. Anyways, overall I think the Logic Bible is one of the best books out there. Arguably, the best book if you plan to study on your own. It is sufficient but not necessary (get it??)

I highly recommend this book.I've been studying for the LSAT and so far I've taken three practice tests. I took one about a year ago, I took one two weeks ago right before starting this book, and I took one a few days ago after reading through to chapter 8 in this book.I found the book entertaining and was actually able to sit down and study it fully and for longer amounts of time (something that is a rare occurrence for me). I actually found myself wanting to read this book and study for the LSAT instead of doing my regular homework. It's a very good motivator.Regarding my score increase:I got a 158 on the practice test last year. I got a 158 on the practice test I took before reading this book. I got a 163 on the practice test I took after chapter 7.Of only the test I took before reading this book and after reading most of this book:The first test: I got 9 out of 24 logic game questions right (about 37.5%)The second test: I got 16 out of 24 logic game questions right (about 66.7%)I think I should also mention that before this book I ran out of time before getting to seven of the questions. After this book I had extra time on the section (but I didn't go back through and check my answers. I may have increased my score further had I done so).I plan to continue on with some of the other PowerScore books, staring with the Logical Reasoning Bible. I also highly recommend using this book in conjunction with the LSAC prep test books (the practice tests that I took immediately before this book and during/after this book were LSAC tests. The test I took last year was a Kaplan test).

I looked into a variety of different LSAT prep books, including all of the name brands (Kaplan, etc). This book and its counterparts for the other sections of the LSAT were the best for me. They were easy to follow and relayed how the LSAT works in a way that was easy to understand. The logic games book was the least helpful to me though because I already did well on that portion of the LSAT, so I didn't use all of the recommendations in the books because it changed the way I thought about them. But there were still a few helpful hints that I would not have thought of. For each section, these books tell you the different variations that frequently are tested.My advice: only buy the books for the sections you are struggling with. If you are doing well on a section, chances are, you don't need help from the book. Time is of the utmost importance on the LSAT, so focus on taking practice tests and your weakest sections.

This was useful several years ago when I used it, but now there are channels on YouTube dedicated to this kind of test prep and I imagine it's only a matter of time before Khan Academy does the same. I found videos were more helpful than this book (and they were free last I looked).

This book is great. I bought it and the examcrackers series of books. I believe that for most people this book and some of the "Official Test Preps" practice tests are all you will need or want. I'm not saying examcrackers is bad (cause it is a good set), its just this book gave me much more help than the others.The book gives you great practice for the games section. The symbols it teaches you are more efficient than other books. The book gives walk through for the sections after you have did the practices. The walkthrough are very thorough. The walkthrough actually point out bits of information and observations that can really help improve your score. Some of the advice the book gives will speed up your initial "breakthrough" moment of the scenario/setup.With official practice tests, this book, and some time to DO BOTH your score will increase.