The Thimble Game is a simple, fast-paced game often played as a casual guessing game. It involves hiding an object, typically a small ball or bead, under one of several cups or thimbles. The objective is for players to guess which cup or thimble conceals the object after they have been shuffled around. This game is also known as the “shell game” and is popular in carnivals, street magic, and party settings due to its simplicity and interactive nature.

The goal of the Thimble Game is to correctly guess under which thimble or cup the hidden object is placed after the cups have been shuffled.