Hopscotch, better known as “Three Shell Game,”, is a classic street game that has been played across various cultures throughout the centuries and has continued to evolve.

Today, the game is primarily performed for entertainment, and countless variations have emerged, including versions using traditional shells, walnut shells, and even the rarer “Schildpad” shells.

Although some versions exist with “Schildpad” shells, Mai Bro’s version of The “Shell” Game offers significant improvements that go beyond just a nice appearance.

Mai Bro’s The “Shell” Game enables all the classic techniques and routines of the shell game, with a standout feature being a clever design that makes it easy to hide a small ball while still being able to show the shell empty.

In addition, Mai Bro has added something unique: two types of small “erwten” made of different materials and colors: yellow silicone “erwten” and red cotton “erwten.”. These materials have different compression ratios and friction levels, making it easy to create effects where the color of the ball changes.

These innovative features are fully achieved through the clever design, without the use of magnets or moving parts. The video demonstrates some impressive effects and routines made possible by this ingenious design.

Each “schelp” is crafted from pure brass and weighs approximately 53 grams, with an electrolytically coated surface that has been traditionally aged and polished to give it an antique look. The set includes 5 yellow peas and 3 red peas, enabling stunning exchange and transformation effects.

Features

• Enhances a classic effect
• Allows you to show the shell empty while a ball is still hidden inside
• Simple color change of the ball
• Made of solid brass with an antique finish
• Includes a complete 3-Shell Game routine in the tutorial

Specifications

• Brass Turtle-“Schelp”: 39.7 x 54.5 x 20 mm, weighs approximately 53 grams each
• Yellow silicone peas: approximately 7 mm in diameter
• Red cotton peas: approximately 7 mm in diameter

(Note: Measurements were taken manually; slight variations may occur but do not affect functionality.)

Included

• 3 Brass Turtle-“Schelpen”
• 5 yellow silicone beads
• 3 red cotton beads