If you’ve been reading about the LSAT and keep running into the term “Logic Games,” you’re probably wondering what you’re supposed to do with that information. The answer is: nothing, for test prep purposes. LSAC removed Logic Games from the LSAT in August 2024. They’re gone.
This page exists because the internet hasn’t caught up yet. Old prep books, outdated blog posts, and even some tutors are still talking about Logic Games as if they’re part of the current test. They’re not. If you’re taking the LSAT today, you won’t see a single Logic Game.
Here’s everything you need to know: what Logic Games were, why LSAC removed them, and what the test actually looks like now.
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Are Logic Games Still on the LSAT?
No. Logic Games — officially called the Analytical Reasoning section — were removed from the LSAT starting with the August 2024 test. Any LSAT administered on or after August 2024 does not include Logic Games. If your test date is today or in the future, you will not see a Logic Games section.
What replaced Logic Games? A second Logical Reasoning section. The current LSAT has two Logical Reasoning sections, one Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored experimental section (which is either LR or RC).
Pro tip: If you’re using a prep book published before 2024, it will have a full Logic Games chapter — sometimes 100+ pages. Skip it entirely for test prep. The LR and RC chapters are still valid; the Logic Games chapter is not.
What Were LSAT Logic Games?
Logic Games (officially: the Analytical Reasoning section) was one of the four scored sections on the LSAT from 1982 until August 2024 — a 42-year run.
Each Logic Games section contained four individual games. Every game had the same basic structure:
- A setup: A scenario describing some arrangement or task (e.g., “Seven students are assigned to lockers numbered 1 through 7…”)
- A set of rules: Constraints on how the arrangement could be ordered or grouped
- 5-7 questions: Each question asked about what was possible, necessary, or impossible given the rules
The entire section was 35 minutes long. That’s roughly 8-9 minutes per game, which is tight — especially for the harder ones.
The Main Types of Logic Games
| Game Type | What It Involves |
|---|---|
| Sequencing | Ordering variables in a single sequence (e.g., ranking people in a race) |
| Grouping | Distributing variables into 2-3 categories or teams |
| Matching | Pairing two sets of variables (e.g., people and their pets) |
| Hybrid | Combining elements of two types (e.g., ordered groups) |
Sequencing and Grouping games appeared most often — typically 2-3 Sequencing games and 1-2 Grouping games per test. Matching and Hybrid games were rarer.
Why Were Logic Games So Notorious?
Logic Games required a kind of thinking that felt completely unlike the rest of the LSAT. To do well, you needed to:
- Draw diagrams to map out the rules visually
- Make inferences by combining rules (e.g., “If A is before B, and B is before C, then A is before C”)
- Hold complex constraints in your head while working through 5-7 questions per game
For many students, this was the hardest section on the test. But here’s something important: Logic Games was also the section where students typically saw the biggest score improvements with practice. The skills were learnable, and once you got the patterns, the section became manageable. Students with STEM backgrounds often found it their strongest section.
Why Did LSAC Remove Logic Games?
The removal stemmed from an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) lawsuit, Binno v. LSAC, filed by test-takers with visual impairments who argued that the diagram-heavy, spatial reasoning format of Logic Games put them at a disadvantage in ways that other sections did not.
After years of litigation, LSAC announced in 2023 that it would remove the Analytical Reasoning section from the LSAT. The change took effect with the August 2024 test administration — the first LSAT in over 40 years without Logic Games.
In place of Logic Games, LSAC added a second Logical Reasoning section, which tests the same skills as the existing LR section but requires no spatial or diagrammatic reasoning.
What Does the Current LSAT Look Like?
The current LSAT has three scored sections and one unscored experimental section:
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | ~24-26 | 35 min |
| Logical Reasoning | ~24-26 | 35 min |
| Reading Comprehension | ~26-28 | 35 min |
| Unscored Variable Section (LR or RC) | varies | 35 min |
Total time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes for the multiple-choice portion. LSAT Writing is taken separately at home.
The unscored section is indistinguishable from the scored sections during the test. It’s used by LSAC to test new questions for future tests. Treat every section as if it counts.
Old LSAT vs. New LSAT: What Changed
| Old LSAT (before August 2024) | Current LSAT (August 2024 onward) |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning (1 section) | Logical Reasoning (2 sections) |
| Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension |
| Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) | (removed) |
| Unscored Variable Section | Unscored Variable Section (LR or RC only) |
A few things did not change:
- Scoring scale: Still 120-180
- Format: Still computer-based, administered on LawHub
- Question types: All multiple choice with 5 answer choices
For a deeper look at how LSAT scores are calculated, see our guide to how LSAT scoring works and the LSAT score conversion table.
I’m Using Old Prep Books — What Should I Do?
Old prep books are still useful — with one exception.
What’s still valid:
- Logical Reasoning chapters: LR hasn’t changed. Strategy, question types, and approach are all current.
- Reading Comprehension chapters: RC also hasn’t changed. Everything in those chapters applies to the current test.
- Official practice tests from before August 2024: The LR and RC sections in those tests are still excellent practice material.
What to skip:
- Logic Games chapters: Don’t spend time here. These skills are not tested. Any time you spend on Logic Games is time not spent on LR and RC.
How to tell if a book is current: Look at the publication date. If it was published before 2024, it will describe the LSAT as having a Logic Games section. That’s your signal to skip those chapters. Books published in 2025 or later should reflect the current format.
Pro tip: Not sure if your practice materials reflect the current test? Take a free Magoosh LSAT practice test — it’s built around the current format, so you’ll immediately see what the real test looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LSAT easier now without Logic Games?
Not necessarily. For students who struggled with Logic Games, the change is welcome — that section was genuinely difficult and required a specific skill set. But it wasn’t replaced with an easy section. A second LR section means more inference-heavy, argument-based questions. Many students find LR harder to improve on than Logic Games, which had very learnable patterns. The difficulty depends on your strengths.
Can I still practice Logic Games?
Yes. LSAC’s archive contains approximately 400 official Logic Games from tests going back to 1991. These are accessible through LawHub, LSAC’s testing platform. If you’re curious about what Logic Games were, or want to sharpen your logical reasoning in a different format, they’re there. But they won’t appear on any future LSAT.
What’s on the experimental section now?
The experimental (unscored) section is either Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension. It cannot be a Logic Games section. LSAC uses the experimental section to pilot questions for future tests.
Will Logic Games ever come back?
There’s no indication of that. The removal was tied to an ADA settlement and LSAC’s stated commitment to accessibility. A reversal would be extremely unlikely.
My tutor or study group is still covering Logic Games — should I be worried?
Yes, flag it. If your tutor is teaching Logic Games as a tested section of the current LSAT, they’re working from outdated materials. It’s worth confirming they’re aware of the August 2024 change. The same applies to any course or curriculum that hasn’t been updated since mid-2024.
Now that you know where things stand, you can focus your prep on what actually matters: Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Both sections reward consistent, strategic practice.
If you’re looking for a prep course that covers the current LSAT format — with video lessons, official LSAC-licensed questions, and a score guarantee — Magoosh LSAT is a great place to start. You can also explore top law schools to get a sense of what scores you’ll need for your target programs.
