new logic games?

[apl1993]

I was wondering if you guys had any thoughts about a new type of logic game that we might see on the test on the 24th? Obviously you can't predict the future, but are there any types of games or new twists that you've seen recently that they might pursue on future tests? A curveball to be ready for?

[Dave Killoran]

Hi APL1993,

Thanks for the question! We really don't foresee much new occurring on the next LSAT, and as usual, Linearity and Grouping will dominate. That doesn't mean they can't make it seem like new things are occurring however, which is something they are very good at. My colleague Jon Denning has explored what some of these ideas in recent blog posts, and I think you'll find them helpful to your question:

• The Return of Unusual Games on the LSAT? — this discusses the idea of some older and rarer game types appearing, not new game types, but it is still in the spirit of your question
  
  LSAT Consistency and the Illusion of Change — things don't change much on the test, they just take old ideas and put them in a different wrapper or put a twist on them
  
  The Future of the LSAT - Part 1 — a short history lesson on changes to the LSAT over the years
  
  The Future of the LSAT - Part 2 — broad notes on how the test will change in the future. Not specific in the style you were looking for, but interesting nonetheless!

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!