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FOLLOW THE CUP · 12 ROUNDS

SHELL GAME REACTION TEST

Track the cup hiding the object, then choose its final position fast.

ROUND 0 / 12

Play 12 rounds. Swaps rise from 2 to 5; wrong answers and timeouts count, then play continues.

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READY?

FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECT

Watch the reveal, follow every swap, then choose left, middle, or right.

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Keyboard: 1 left · 2 middle · 3 right · Touch or mouse: select a cup

HOW TO PLAY

Remember the cup. Follow the motion. React.

  1. 01

    A star or ball appears beneath one raised cup. Remember that physical cup before it drops.

  2. 02

    The cups exchange positions with visible movement. Keep your eyes on the cup hiding the object.

  3. 03

    Only after shuffling ends does the timing bar begin. Press 1, 2, or 3, or tap the final cup position.

VISUAL TRACKING

What does the shell game test?

The task combines object tracking, working memory, and a three-choice reaction. You must follow one cup while ignoring two identical distractors.

The shuffle itself is untimed for scoring. Reaction time starts only when all cups stop and the answer phase opens.

READ YOUR RESULT

Accuracy first, reaction speed second

Average and best times include correct choices only. Accuracy includes correct answers, mistakes, and timeouts.

Standard mode lasts 12 rounds with 2 to 5 swaps. Endless mode gives one life while swaps grow faster and the answer window shrinks from 3.0 to 0.8 seconds.

QUESTIONS

Shell game reaction test FAQ

When does the reaction timer start?

It starts after every swap is complete, exactly when the timing bar appears and the cup positions become selectable.

Which keys choose each cup?

Press 1 for the left position, 2 for the middle position, or 3 for the right position. The number labels remain fixed while the cups move.

What happens after a mistake?

Standard mode records the mistake and continues through all 12 rounds. Endless mode ends on the first wrong choice or timeout.

What if reduced motion is enabled?

Each swap becomes a clear step: the two affected cups highlight, change places, and pause before the next exchange.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Tap the left, middle, or right cup after the shuffle. The board scales to narrow screens without horizontal scrolling.