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Simple English definitions for legal terms

shell game

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A quick definition of shell game:

A shell game is a trick where someone hides a small object, like a ball or a pea, under one of three cups or thimble-like objects. The cups are then moved around quickly, and the player has to guess which cup the object is under. It's a game of chance, but when played on the street, it's usually a scam because the person running the game cheats by hiding the object in their hand instead of under a cup. This game is also called thimblerig or thimbles and balls.

A more thorough explanation:

A shell game is a type of sleight-of-hand game that involves three cups or thimble-like objects, one of which has a small object underneath, such as a pea or ball. The game is played by moving the cups around quickly, making it difficult for the player to remember which cup the object is under. The player then bets on which cup they think the object is under.

However, when played casually on public streets, the shell game is usually a swindle. The operator of the game palms the object instead of leaving it under a cup, making it impossible for the player to win.

For example, a person may see a shell game being played on a street corner and decide to try their luck. They bet on which cup they think the object is under, but the operator of the game quickly palms the object, making it impossible for the player to win.

Another example is a group of friends playing a shell game at a party. They take turns moving the cups around and betting on which cup the object is under. However, they are all honest players and do not cheat, making it a fair game of chance.

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Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
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