007 First Light: How to Beat the Jewel of Jahari Cup Game

Split image: Left shows a person playing shell game with red cups on a table; right shows a person in glasses and a pink shirt outdoors.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

Split image: Left shows a person playing shell game with red cups on a table; right shows a person in glasses and a pink shirt outdoors.
  • Primary Subject: 007 First Light
  • Key Update: Players can bypass Aadan's rigged Cup Game shell scam during "The Past Never Dies" quest by using their Q-Lens gadget to immediately spot the hidden Jewel of Jahari.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: June 1, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To win the Cup Game in 007 First Light, pay the $3,500 fee, wait for the shuffle, and activate your Q-Lens to instantly reveal the jewel.

In The Past Never Dies, you're tasked with obtaining $140,000 to get into Bawma's auction in 007 First Light.

One of the best ways to do that is by completing the Aadan's Cup Game and winning the Jewel of Jahari, which can be sold to Nirmala at the pawn shop. However, the Cup Game is a scam, and you could stand to lose all your money if you keep selecting the wrong cup.

Here's a foolproof way to win the Cup Game in 007 First Light.

How to Win the Cup Game in 007 First Light

Before starting the Cup Game, you need to pay $3,500 - this is Aadan's buy-in fee. If you lose the game, you don't get the money back, and you'll need to pay again if you select wrong and want to try again.

Screenshot from a video game showing a character playing a shell game inside a lantern-lit room with mission objectives displayed.
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Credit: IO Interactive

Once you've paid the fee, Aadan will place the Jewel of Jahari under a cup and shuffle them. Your task is to select which cup holds the Jewel after Aadan is done shuffling. Now, you can try to follow which cup Aadan placed the jewel in and select through that, or you can do another guaranteed way.

Two men play a cup guessing game at a dimly lit stall decorated with hanging lanterns.
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Credit: IO Interactive

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Once Aadan has finished shuffling the cups, use your Q-Lens (L1/LB/ALT). This will reveal which cup the Jewel is under, which is the middle cup.

Two men engage in a shell game with three red cups on a table in a dimly lit room.
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Credit: IO Interactive

After selecting the right cup, Aadan will accuse you of cheating. However, the guards will make sure you receive the Jewel of Jahari. After receiving the Jewel, head to a nearby pawn shop and speak to Nirmala. Tell her you have "the red jewel," and she'll buy it for $30,000.

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