About Particle Clicker

Particle Clicker is an engaging idle clicker game that simulates managing a high-energy physics laboratory. Inspired by real-world research at CERN, you begin by manually clicking a detector to trigger subatomic collisions. Each successful collision generates valuable data, which you can then leverage to conduct research, unlock new particles, and secure financial grants to expand your facility.

As your laboratory grows, you can automate your research operations by hiring staff, including PhD students, postdocs, and professors. These recruits continuously generate data and boost your lab's reputation, allowing you to invest in advanced particle accelerators and data analysis software. The gameplay provides a rewarding incremental loop that turns complex particle physics concepts into a fun, strategic science simulation.

Controls

  • Left-Click / Tap: Click the central detector to trigger collisions and generate data.
  • Interface Navigation: Use your mouse or touchscreen to select options in the Research, HR, and Upgrades tabs.

Strategic Tips

  • Hire PhD Students First: Focus your early funding on hiring PhD students under the HR tab to automate data collection. Passive generation is crucial for scaling your laboratory.
  • Upgrade Click Value Early: Purchase flat click-value upgrades before investing in expensive percentage multipliers. This ensures your manual clicks remain highly productive in the early stages.
  • Maintain a Balanced Pipeline: Upgrading your particle collider is only useful if you have the data analysis infrastructure to process the findings. Keep your HR staff and upgrades balanced to avoid research bottlenecks.

This game runs directly in your web browser with no download or setup required, letting you step into the role of a particle physicist in seconds.

Particle Clicker FAQ

Who developed Particle Clicker?
Particle Clicker was created by a team of student contributors (including Gabor Biro, Igor Babuschkin, Kevin Dungs, Tadej Novak, and Jiannan Zhang) during the 2014 CERN Summer Student Webfest.
How do you automate research in the game?
You can automate research by hiring laboratory staff under the HR tab, starting with PhD students and progressing to postdocs, researchers, and professors.
What is the primary goal of Particle Clicker?
The goal is to generate collision data, conduct scientific research to discover subatomic particles, earn funding, and build up your laboratory's reputation.

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