Rule Substitution

[eober]

Hi,

Is there a suggestion you can give for approaching rule substitution rule that usually occurs in the last question of the game?

Thanks!

[Lucas Moreau]

Hello, eober,

Rule substitution questions are the worst! They require more work than almost any other type of question. I recommend creating a new sub-diagram with the different rules in place, if you have time, as that will lead you towards the right answer.

But if you can, try to ask yourself - in what way did the rule that was taken out affect the game? Did it cause a certain block to come into existence? Did it limit where a certain element could be placed? What effect does this new rule have, is it similar to or different from the old rule?

Also, consider what type of question it is. If it's Must Be True/False, look to elements that are now due to the new rules much more constrained in their placement. If it's Could Be True/False, look for elements that suddenly have more places they could be in.

Hope that helps,
Lucas Moreau