Nestor is a controlled access puzzle.

Core Nestor tips

• Use pairs that uncover blocked columns before spending reserve flexibility on easy matches.
• Reserve cards are strongest when they free a difficult top card, not when they duplicate an obvious column pair.
• Track which ranks are still buried so you can tell whether a visible match is urgent or optional.
• A same-rank pair is only valuable if the reveal underneath improves your future access.
• Try to keep several columns active so one bad reveal does not freeze the whole layout.

Best early priority

Focus on columns with awkward tops or few apparent pair partners. Early access gains can prevent a later traffic jam across the whole layout.

Common mistake

Burning a reserve match for convenience can remove your best tool for rescuing a stuck column a few turns later.