Clock

Clock Solitaire is a simple yet suspenseful patience game built entirely around the face of a clock. It’s known for being almost purely luck-driven, but that unpredictability is exactly what gives the game its charm. Unlike many solitaire variants that rely on strategy, Clock Solitaire creates tension through gradual reveals, a race against fate, and the looming threat of uncovering the final king too soon. As no decision making is required it is a nice game to play meditatively, processing the cards as you relax your mind.

How the Game Is Set Up

A standard 52-card deck is shuffled and dealt into 13 piles, each containing four cards. These piles are arranged in a circular formation resembling a clock face:

1 o’clock through 12 o’clock represent values Ace through Queen
The center pile represents the Kings

All cards begin face-down, with the top card of the center pile turned face-up first.

How to Play

Gameplay is a continuous chain of draws and placements:

Flip the top card of the current pile.
Move that card to the pile corresponding to its value:
- Aces → 1 o’clock
- 2s → 2 o’clock
- …
- Queens → 12 o’clock
- Kings → center
After placing the card, the next card to flip is the top card of the pile where it was just placed.

This creates a looping, self-directing pattern of play that can shift unpredictably as new piles become active.

Winning and Losing

You win if you successfully turn over all 52 cards before revealing the fourth king.
You lose the moment you flip the final king, which prematurely ends the sequence.

The entire game typically lasts only a few minutes, making it perfect for quick play sessions.

What Makes It Appealing

Zero strategy required — great for relaxing or playing casually.
High suspense — every card flip feels like it could be your last.
Satisfying flow — the automatic movement between piles feels rhythmic and engaging.
Perfect theme match — the circular layout and countdown-like tension truly embody a ticking clock.

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