#9 - Local, Must Be True

[Dave Killoran]

This game is also discussed in our Podcast: LSAT Podcast Episode 70: The May 2020 LSAT-Flex Logic Games Section

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: https://forum.powerscore.com/lsat/viewtopic.php?t=33050)

The correct answer choice is (C).

This is a question where the templates really shine. If F and H play in one of the games, then that can only occur under Template #2 or Template #4:


Template #2: FH in 2

• _L_ _H_ _M_
  
  
  _J_ _F_ _G_
  1      2      3

Template #4: FH in 3

• _L/M_ _M/L_ _H_
  
  
  _J_           _G_ _F_
  1  2      3

The question stem asks for what Must Be True, and there are several things which must be true in these two templates:

* G and J play in separate games (mandated by the fourth rule)
* L and M play in separate games
* J plays in the first game.

The last item on the list is the correct answer.


Answer choice (A): F can play in the third game so this answer is not necessarily true and thus incorrect.

Answer choice (B): H can play in the second game so this answer is not necessarily true and thus incorrect.

Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice.

Answer choice (D): L can play in the second game so this answer is not necessarily true and thus incorrect.

Answer choice (E): M can play in the first game so this answer is not necessarily true and thus incorrect.