Queen's Gambit: The Shell Game
By @lordnine003
Track the single Queen card through a fast-paced shuffle and tap the correct card to survive.
How to play
- Memorize the position of the Queen card during the brief 1.15-second peek phase.
- Watch closely as the dealer shuffles the face-down cards across the table.
- Tap the card you believe is hiding the Queen once the shuffle stops.
- Guess correctly to advance to the next round with faster shuffles and more decoy cards.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap the card hiding the Queen.
- Keyboard
- Press numbers 1-7 to select the corresponding card.
- Mouse
- Click the card hiding the Queen.
More about this game
In Queen's Gambit: The Shell Game, your goal is to track the Queen card as it is shuffled among decoys on the table. Each round begins with a 1.15-second peek at the cards before they flip face down and the dealer rapidly swaps them. As your score increases, the dealer adds more cards (up to a maximum of 7) and speeds up the shuffle. The dealer starts with 10 swaps and adds 4 more swaps per level, while the swap speed decreases by 24 milliseconds each level. A single incorrect guess ends your run and resets your score.
Tips
- Focus your eyes on the space between the cards rather than a single card to track multiple moving pieces.
- The dealer starts with 10 swaps and adds 4 more swaps per level, so prepare for longer tracking sequences.
- The swap speed decreases by 24 milliseconds each level, making it harder to track as you progress.
Questions
How many cards are there?
The game starts with 3 cards and adds one decoy per level until reaching a maximum of 7 cards on the table.
What happens if I pick the wrong card?
Picking a decoy card immediately ends your run, flashes a red penalty screen for 1.15 seconds, and displays your final score.
How long do I get to see the Queen before the shuffle?
You get a 1.15-second peek at the cards before they flip face down and the shuffle begins.