You have 35 minutes for four logic games, which breaks down to roughly 8-9 minutes per game. However, not all games are created equal—some students will naturally move through simpler games in 6-7 minutes and allocate extra time to more complex ones. The key is learning to quickly assess game difficulty and adjust your pacing accordingly.

A common mistake is spending too much time perfecting your diagram. The goal isn't a perfect picture—it's to answer questions correctly and efficiently. Tutors who specialize in Analytical Reasoning can help you strike the right balance between investing time in setup and moving through questions, which is often the difference between a good score and a great one.

The four main game types are: Sequencing (putting items in order based on constraints), Grouping (dividing items into categories or teams), Matching (connecting items from one set to another), and Hybrid games (combining elements of multiple types). While sequencing and grouping appear most frequently, hybrid games and less common variations have become more prevalent on recent tests.

The LSAT tests around 20-24 games in most PrepTests, so you'll encounter significant repetition of basic game structures. This means that with systematic practice and strategic tutoring, you can become genuinely comfortable with the patterns and templates that appear again and again.

Most LSAT prep involves working through official PrepTests—there are over 80 released tests available. Rather than worrying about a magic number, focus on the quality of practice: you want to complete enough full section drills (and full-length tests) that you can identify your specific weak spots and build test-day endurance. Many students benefit from 15-20 full-length practice tests before test day, but the real value comes from reviewing every single question you miss.

Personalized tutoring accelerates this process significantly. Instead of struggling through practice tests alone, a tutor can help you understand *why* you're missing questions, whether it's a diagram problem, a misread constraint, or a pacing issue—and then drill the specific game types where you need work.

The LSAT Analytical Reasoning section is scored as part of the overall LSAT (out of 120-180), but among test-takers in Washington, DC and nationwide, logic games show some of the most dramatic improvement with proper instruction. Many students start by completing only 2-3 games accurately and progress to completing all four with time to review and catch errors.

A typical timeline for improvement is 8-12 weeks of consistent practice with expert guidance. How much your score improves depends on your starting point and how much you practice between sessions, but students who commit to regular tutoring and practice typically see 5-10 point gains on the overall LSAT, with Analytical Reasoning being a key leverage point since it's learnable through mechanics and pattern recognition rather than innate ability.

There's no single 'correct' way to diagram logic games—what matters is that your diagram lets you answer questions quickly and accurately. Some students use visual maps, others use abbreviated notation, and still others use purely logical notation. The mistake many students make is either over-investing in perfect diagrams or under-investing in clear setup.

A tutor can teach you multiple diagramming approaches and help you determine which one matches your learning style and speed. For students in Washington, DC preparing for law school, having a flexible toolkit of diagram methods means you can adapt to whatever game type appears on test day.

First, isolate the problem: are you struggling with the setup, understanding the constraints, diagramming, or answering questions about a game you've already diagrammed? Once you identify the bottleneck, you can drill specifically on that issue. If you struggle with sequencing games, work through 10-15 recent sequencing games in isolation rather than mixing all game types together.

This targeted approach is where personalized tutoring shines. Rather than guessing at what you need to improve, a tutor can diagnose the exact moment your logic breaks down—whether you're misinterpreting the game rules, getting lost in complex conditional statements, or making careless errors under time pressure—and create a focused practice plan to address it.