Two banks. One lock.
Stake on either bank of the rift. At the bell the lock closes on whatever both banks match — and only that stake is paid. Everything above the line keeps its place and rolls into the next lock.
lock—waiting for the first lock
West bank—
0standing, unmatched
no wallets yet
This bank is empty. The first stake here is the front of the line.
this lock closes on
0
of nothing standing
bell —
purse 0 · 0 per 1,000 closed
East bank—
0standing, unmatched
no wallets yet
This bank is empty. The first stake here is the front of the line.