The Shell Game II, the sequel made a year later, was further boosted by the addition of then-rising star Chow Yun Fat. In an attempt to eliminate Law once and for all, Hung Biu seeks the aid of legendary gambler Cheuk Yut Fu (Yeung Kwan), and the battle begins.

Law is in love with Tam Siu Tong (Liza Wang), sister of his disciple Tam Sing (Simon Yam). Set in 1930s Guangzhou, The Shell Game tells how local bully Hung Biu wants to dominate all the casinos in town, but is foiled by master gambler Law Sei Hoi (Patrick Tse). Even the theme song written by Joseph Koo and James Wong and performed by Liza Wang is a classic still much beloved today. Its cast is headed by Liza Wang, Patrick Tse, Yeung Kwan, Simon Yam, and Regina Tsang, and the crew is made up of future big names including Wong Jing (Wong Tin Lam's son) and Johnnie To on writing and directing duties. Produced by Wong Tin Lam, the pioneering series ruled the ratings in 1980, and is still widely considered the best of the genre. TVB's The Shell Game is credited for starting the wave of gambling-themed television dramas in the 80s and 90s.

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