Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 45 episodes
- 1S2 E1
Episode 1
Apr 13, 198146 min
It is five peaceful years since TAM SING emerges as King Punter on the retirement of his two masters. Rivalries subsides for a time, but casinos remain the nosiest spot in town. One day, AH LOON and his partner OLD CAT huddle around a ga
- 2S2 E2
Episode 2
Apr 14, 198146 min
It ends a drawn game. TAM flatly declines TO's second proposal of challenge and quietly leaves Shanghai. M LOON feels pretty disappointed and turns to TO for his new target. To raise money for the bet, the crook plays his tricks again a
- 3S2 E3
Episode 3
Apr 15, 198147 min
So AH LOON ends up as the cheap little crook he used to be and loaf about at::the back street gambling tables. In fact he is not always the winner and cheated by a man called Q-IAN YIM PARK. AH LOON begs the man to teach him cheating ski
- 4S2 E4
Episode 4
Apr 16, 198146 min
FOK learns from the newspaper of a vacancy for the post of family tutor. When she arrives at the house, the master is out but she quickly gets herself acquainted with the little boy. Soon she determines to leave at once because the boy
- 5S2 E5
Episode 5
Apr 17, 198145 min
AH LOON beats T0. He is so happy that buzzes around grabbing people to celebrate with him. FOK rejects, so does Q-IAN. CI-IAN even scolds him and makes him aware of the whole truth. Until then does AH LOON discovers the secret of the eve
- 6S2 E6
Episode 6
Apr 20, 198146 min
Ever since TO arrives at Shanghai, HUNG has been poorly beaten at the garbling table times after times. To retaliate for the humiliation, HUNG carries off TO's son, JUN and FOK as hostages and states that they will not be released unless
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Frequently asked questions
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- How many seasons of The Shell Game are there?
- The Shell Game has 2 seasons and 45 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Shell Game?
- The Shell Game has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 8, 1981.
- Who stars in The Shell Game?
- The Shell Game stars Patrick Tse Yin, Liza Wong Ming-Chuen, Simon Yam, Wong San, Chun Wong.
