Does it keep earning while I'm away?

It does. Your helpers earn Ticks passively, and you'll collect capped offline earnings when you return.

How do I earn faster?

Buy more buildings, purchase Boosts, and ascend to bank Jewel Bearings — each one permanently multiplies your output.

What does ascending (prestige) do?

Ascending resets your Ticks and buildings but grants Jewel Bearings that boost every future run, so you grow much faster.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes, it's fully touch-friendly and works on phones, tablets and desktops with one-tap controls.

Is my progress saved?

Your progress saves automatically in your browser, so you can close the tab and pick up right where you left off.

👆 Clockwork Watchworks

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Clockwork Watchworks drops you into a brass-and-glass watchmaker's atelier and dares you to build the most precise ticks empire on the web. It all starts with a single tap on the atelier: each press mints a little Ticks, and Hundreds of tiny escapements tick in sync, each one ratcheting your fortune forward.Spend what you earn to hire helpers like Little Horologists, Busy Horologists and eventually Cosmic Horologists. They keep working even after you stop tapping, so your Ticks ticks up every single second — close the tab and you'll come back to a tidy pile of offline earnings. Stack boosts such as the "atelier Festival" to multiply everything, then chase achievements that hand you a permanent edge.When growth slows, ascend to bank Jewel Bearings: each one you hold quietly supercharges all future runs, turning a slow start into an avalanche. It is built to play itself while you watch the counters climb, and it runs instantly in your browser on phone, tablet or desktop — no download, no sign-up. Fire up Clockwork Watchworks, find your rhythm, and see how big an empire ticks can buy.

How to play

Tap or click the atelier (or press Space) to earn your first Ticks.
Open the Buildings tab and buy Little Horologists to start earning Ticks automatically.
Reinvest into stronger helpers like Turbo Horologists and Cosmic Horologists as costs climb.
Grab Boosts and unlock achievements to multiply how much Ticks you make.
When progress slows, hit Ascend to bank Jewel Bearings for a permanent boost, then climb faster.

Controls

Tap or click the subject to earn (Space or Enter also taps). Press number keys 1–9 to buy buildings, P to ascend and M to mute. Fully playable with touch on mobile.

Features

Most precise ticks theme set in a brass-and-glass watchmaker's atelier
Five upgradeable helpers from Little Horologists to Cosmic Horologists, each with its own boosts
Idle income that keeps earning while the tab is closed, with capped offline catch-up
Prestige system: ascend to bank Jewel Bearings for a permanent, stacking multiplier
Achievements, satisfying tap combos, sound effects and an automatic local save