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How to Play Cookie Clicker

Cookie Clicker is a simple yet strangely addictive idle game where you, well, click cookies! Here's how to get started:

1. Click the Big Cookie: The giant cookie on your screen is your primary source of income. Each click earns you one cookie.
2. Buy Upgrades: As you accumulate cookies, you'll unlock upgrades in the "Upgrades" menu. These upgrades will increase your clicks per second (CpS) by automating cookie production. Start with basic upgrades like Cursors and Grandmas.
3. Expand Your Bakery: The "Buildings" section houses various structures that generate cookies automatically. Invest in these to boost your CpS significantly.
4. Keep Clicking and Upgrading: The core gameplay loop revolves around clicking the cookie to earn money, then using that money to buy upgrades and buildings that generate even more cookies. This cycle continues as you strive for increasingly astronomical cookie counts.

Tips for Success

• Don't Neglect Clicking: While upgrades and buildings are essential, don't underestimate the power of clicking, especially during special events like "Frenzy" (increased cookie production) or "Click Frenzy" (increased clicking power).
• Golden Cookies: Keep an eye out for golden cookies that appear randomly. Clicking them grants temporary buffs like increased CpS or permanent upgrades.
• Research and Ascend: As you progress, you'll unlock the "Research" and "Ascension" features. Research offers long-term benefits, while Ascension allows you to "prestige" and start over with permanent boosts.
• Idle Play: The beauty of Cookie Clicker is that it's an idle game. You can leave it running in the background while you do other things, and your cookie production will continue to grow.

There's no clear end goal in Cookie Clicker. The game encourages you to push for ever-increasing cookie counts, unlocking new upgrades and achievements along the way.