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The Shell Game
0m2–4p1963
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The Shell Game
Kreeda · 2009
2–030 min6+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.5 BGG8KidsCouples
⚡ short answer
How do you play The Shell Game?
The Shell Game is played with 4 or 5 cowrie shells, as is traditional in Indian games. The game comes with several sets of rules: Version 1 - players throw 4 shells and score various points according to whether they fall dark side or light side up.
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The Shell Game is played with 4 or 5 cowrie shells, as is traditional in Indian games. The game comes with several sets of rules:
Version 1 - players throw 4 shells and score various points according to whether they fall dark side or light side up. For example, if all shells fall light side up, ten points are awarded to each player who grabs a shell.
Version 2 (Ramudu - Sita) - players throw 4 shells with each possible combination representing a character from the Ramayana. Players need to collect one of each result.
Version 3 - players place one shell (the striker) on the table and throw the other 4 onto it. Play then progresses through a complex series of challenges involving striking the other shells with the striker.
game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.5 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouples
Play time
30 min
Players
2–0
Recommended age
6+ yrs
from Trișache · verified
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Q3How do you play The Shell Game?
The Shell Game is a children's game game, for 2–0 players, taking ~30 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Shell Game — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Shell Game support?
The Shell Game is played by 2–0 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Shell Game take?
A game of The Shell Game takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Shell Game for?
The Shell Game is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is The Shell Game?
The Shell Game has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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