Cookie Clicker
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About Cookie Clicker
Cookie Clicker is the game that single-handedly created the "idle game" genre. Created by French programmer Orteil in 2013, this deceptively simple clicking game has consumed countless hours of human productivity worldwide. What starts as innocently clicking a cookie quickly spirals into an obsession with optimizing cookie production at an industrial—then cosmic—scale.
The Game That Broke Productivity
It begins simply: you click a cookie, you get a cookie. Click more, get more. But then you notice you can buy a cursor that clicks for you. Then a grandma who bakes cookies. Then a farm. A factory. A bank. A temple. A wizard tower. And before you know it, you're managing an interdimensional cookie empire spanning multiple universes.
This is the genius of Cookie Clicker: it exploits the human brain's love of numbers going up.
How to Play
Buildings (In Order of Cost)
1. Cursor - Autoclicks the cookie 2. Grandma - Bakes cookies the old-fashioned way 3. Farm - Grows cookie plants 4. Mine - Digs up cookie dough 5. Factory - Mass produces cookies 6. Bank - Generates cookies from interest 7. Temple - Prays cookies into existence 8. Wizard Tower - Conjures cookies with magic 9. Shipment - Imports cookies from the cookieverse 10. Alchemy Lab - Turns gold into cookies 11. Portal - Opens gateways to the cookieverse 12. Time Machine - Brings cookies from the past 13. Antimatter Condenser - Condenses antimatter into cookies 14. Prism - Converts light into cookies 15. Chancemaker - Generates cookies from luck 16. Fractal Engine - Builds cookies from cookies 17. Javascript Console - Creates cookies from code 18. Idleverse - Hijacks idle games for cookies
Why Cookie Clicker is So Addictive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cookie Clicker ever finished?▼
Not really! Cookie Clicker is designed to be endless. Even after years of playing, there are always more achievements, upgrades, and buildings to unlock. The original game is still being updated with new content.
What is the point of Cookie Clicker?▼
The "point" is simply to bake as many cookies as possible. It's a zen-like experience of watching numbers grow. Some players enjoy optimizing their strategy, while others just like having it run in the background.
What are Golden Cookies?▼
Golden Cookies are special cookies that appear randomly on screen. Clicking them gives bonuses like instant cookies, temporary production multipliers, or clicking frenzies. They are essential for fast progression.
Should I ascend in Cookie Clicker?▼
Ascending resets your progress but gives you Heavenly Chips that provide permanent bonuses. Generally, you should ascend when you have at least 200-300 prestige levels to gain. Early ascensions slow you down.
Why is Cookie Clicker so popular?▼
Cookie Clicker pioneered the "idle game" genre and appeals to our brain's love of progression and big numbers. It's satisfying to watch your cookie empire grow, and the humor and depth keep players engaged for years.
Why Play Cookie Clicker on UGZ?
- ✓No Download Required – Play instantly in your browser without installing anything.
- ✓100% Free – No hidden fees, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases.
- ✓Works on Chromebook – Optimized for Chrome OS and all modern browsers.
- ✓No Flash Needed – Pure HTML5, works on any device without plugins.
