Clock Solitaire
Deal the clock, turn cards under their hour, and beat the four Kings.
How to play Clock Solitaire
All 52 cards are dealt face-down into thirteen piles of four: twelve laid out like the hours of a clock, plus one pile in the centre for the Kings. Tap the glowing centre pile to turn its top card. Each card you reveal slides face-up under the pile matching its rank — Ace at one o'clock, through Jack at eleven, Queen at twelve, and Kings to the centre — and you then draw the top of THAT pile next. The round ends when the fourth King appears, so you win only if every one of the 52 cards has already been turned up. It is almost entirely a game of luck, so just keep tapping the active pile and hope the clock unwinds.
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Clock Solitaire — frequently asked questions
Where does each card go?
Under the clock position that matches its rank: Ace to the 1 o'clock pile, 2 through 10 to their numbers, Jack to 11, Queen to 12, and every King to the centre pile. After placing a card you draw from the pile you just added to.
How do I win, and why is it so hard?
You win only if all 52 cards are face-up when the fourth King turns up. Because the fourth King usually appears while cards are still buried, wins are rare — the outcome is fixed by the shuffle, so it is a game of chance rather than skill.
Is there any strategy at all?
Essentially none — every move is forced once the deal is set, which is part of the charm. Your score is how many cards you managed to reveal, and your best count is saved so you can chase a full 52.
Is Clock Solitaire free to play?
Yes — Clock Solitaire is completely free on Inkplay, with no download, no sign-up, and no in-game purchases. Open the page and play instantly on desktop or mobile.
Can I play Clock Solitaire unblocked?
Yes. Clock Solitaire runs entirely in your browser with no download, install, or plugins, so it loads instantly and keeps working even on school or work networks where bigger game sites get blocked.
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