Play Grandfather’s Clock now

What do I have to do?

Move all cards to the foundations.

Know the initial layout of the cards

Foundations

12 Foundation piles (the “Clock”) containing 1 base card each.

Tableau piles

8 Tableau piles with 5 face-up cards each.

Discover how to play Grandfather’s Clock solitaire

Foundations

• Build up in suit from the base card until the top card matches the number on a clock in that position.
• The ranking of cards is continuous, building Ace after King when necessary.
• Cards are moved individually.
• Cards cannot be moved from the foundations.

Tableau piles

• Build down regardless of suit.
• The ranking of cards is continuous, building King after Ace when necessary.
• The top card of each pile can be played onto another tableau pile or onto the foundations.
• Empty piles can be filled with any exposed card.