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The reserve piles are called the "kibitzers", while the tableau piles are called the "dormitzers". This improvement of "La Nivernaise" is by Morehead and Mott-Smith, letting you see all of the tableau cards.
Two decks of cards
Object: Play all cards to the foundation.
Tableau: 6 piles.
Only the stock can play to here.
You can pick up and play the top card of a pile.
Reserve: 8 piles.
The reserve will always be dealt an ace or king.
If a pile is empty, you can play any card.
You can pick up and play the top card of a pile.
Stock: Holds the 72 undealt cards.
Plays 4 cards face up to each tableau pile.
The stock will automatically play to any empty tableau pile.
Foundation: 4 piles.
Play "ace" cards to empty piles.
Rank is built up. Cards must match the same suit.
Foundation: 4 piles.
Play "king" cards to empty piles.
Rank is built down. Cards must match the same suit.
You can deal the cards again 2 times.
The cards are collected from the tableau and dealt again.
Variation of:
La Nivernaise
Difference:
The tableau piles are dealt face up and spread out into columns.
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