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Cup Shuffle — Shell Game
Test your observation skills with this classic shell game! A ball is hidden under one of three cups, which are then shuffled at varying speeds. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty and try to track the ball through the shuffles. The game tracks your wins, losses, and winning streaks over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I play the cup shuffle game?
- A ball is placed under one of three cups. Watch carefully as the cups are shuffled around, then click the cup you think the ball is under. The cups will lift to reveal if you guessed correctly!
- What do the difficulty levels do?
- Easy mode has 3 shuffles at a slower speed, Medium has 5 shuffles at moderate speed, and Hard has 8 shuffles at high speed. Higher difficulty means more swaps and faster movement, making it harder to track the ball.
- Is it possible to win every time?
- Yes! If you watch carefully and track the cup with the ball, you can win every time. The shuffles are animated so you can follow along — it's a test of observation and focus, not luck.
- Does the game save my progress?
- Yes, your wins, losses, current streak, and difficulty preference are all saved in your browser. They'll persist between visits so you can track your long-term performance.
- Is the cup shuffle game also known as the shell game?
- Yes! This game is based on the classic shell game (also called thimblerig or three shells and a pea). It's been played as a street game for centuries and is a classic test of observation skills.