Shell Game
| Name | Shell Game |
|---|---|
| Type | Action modifier |
| Description | Only usable when the action is announced. [san] Lock X other ready Blood Brothers you control of the same circle as this one to give this Blood Brother +X stealth (even if stealth is not yet needed). If the action is successful, you may unlock one ofSee more |
| Flavor | If you chase two rabbits, both will escape. |
| Artist | Abrar Ajmal |
| Set | Legacies of Blood #101764 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Abrar Ajmal |
| Krcg Id | 101764 |
| Disciplines | san |
| Legal Since | 2005-11-14 |
| Source Hash | 608472beb0b8f2bb8b73c80d71c1dd078244302b |
| Printed Name | Shell Game |
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About Shell Game
Shell Game, Action modifier, designed by Abrar Ajmal first released in November 2005 in the set Legacies of Blood.
Shell Game mainly benefits a dedicated Blood Brother swarm or stealth-bleed deck—particularly one concentrating on a single circle, where several inexpensive Blood Brothers can contribute stealth and one or two can be unlocked after a successful action; it is much less attractive in combat, toolbox, or defensive builds because a failed action leaves the supporting vampires locked and unable to block. Its zero blood cost is appealing, but the opportunity cost is high, and `Lost in Crowds` is generally better when available because it provides a reliable +2 stealth without locking other vampires, making it the stronger default despite costing 1 blood. Shell Game can still see play as a metagame choice or budget substitute in a dedicated Blood Brother deck, especially at superior Sanguinus where the extra unlock reduces its drawback, but it is not an automatic staple and should usually be included sparingly rather than replacing more dependable stealth modifiers.
Rules
10/08/2026
Must be played (as well as other "as the action is announced" action modifiers) before action modifiers that are not explicitly played "as the action is announced" (e.g., {Conditioning}). [ANK 20190425]
10/08/2026
Replace the action card (if any) before playing it. [ANK 20181208]
10/08/2026
A vampire with no circle designation is in his own unique circle. Vampires with the same name (eg. {The Embrace}, non-unique vampires) do not share a circle by default, each has his own circle of one by default. [LSJ 20020609]
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Frequently asked questions about Shell Game
What type of card is Shell Game?
Shell Game is a Action modifier card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Shell Game?
Only usable when the action is announced. [san] Lock X other ready Blood Brothers you control of the same circle as this one to give this Blood Brother +X stealth (even if stealth is not yet needed). If the action is successful, you may unlock one of those Blood Brothers. [SAN] As above, but unlock an additional one of those Blood Brothers if the action is successful.
What is the original set of Shell Game?
Shell Game was first released in the set Legacies of Blood, illustrated by Abrar Ajmal.
What is the legality of Shell Game?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Shell Game can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.