Sable Quill

Sable Quill is a casual oval puzzle. You set lettered quills on eight seats, and a shuttle steps clockwise around the table.

Tap a quill, then tap a seat to place it. Each placement moves the shuttle one seat clockwise. The shuttle reads the seat it lands on and the two seats behind it.

A ribbon locks when those three seats show the same letter and the numbers rise in clockwise order. A braid locks when those three seats show the same number and three different letters. A lock scores, then those seats clear so the oval can be used again.

Each sitting asks for a lock goal and gives a limited number of beats. If the beat bar empties before you place a quill, the shuttle steps on its own. A step that does not lock is a miss. Three misses end the sitting. Meet the lock goal first, and the next sitting opens with a stricter goal.

This is a self-contained puzzle. Nothing is wagered, and there are no cash prizes.