# Stroopwafel Empire — llms.txt
# Citation-friendly facts for answer engines and generative AI systems.
# Official site: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com

> Stroopwafel Empire is a free browser-based Dutch bakery tycoon game by Julian Schoonhoven. Players bake stroopwafels, manage ingredients and staff, rent Amsterdam locations, unlock research, and compete on a live leaderboard in timed sessions.

## Official URLs

- Home: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/
- Play: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/play
- Leaderboard: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/leaderboard
- Settings: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/settings
- Privacy: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/privacy
- Terms: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/terms
- Sitemap: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/sitemap.xml

## Product facts

- Product type: Free web game (tycoon / simulation / casual competitive)
- Platform: Web browser (desktop recommended)
- Price: Free (EUR 0)
- Account: Not required; local browser progress + optional first name for leaderboard
- Languages: English and Dutch UI (plus additional locales)
- Publisher / creator: Julian Schoonhoven
- Contact: privacy@julianschoonhoven.com
- Support / tips: https://revolut.me/julianschoonhoven

## How it works (summary)

1. Open /play and enter a first name.
2. Complete a short guided tutorial (buy flour, sugar, and syrup; bake; hire staff; rent a city).
3. A 14-minute competitive play timer starts after the tutorial.
4. Grow money via baking, staff, city rentals, upgrades, and research.
5. Session scores sync to the live leaderboard at /leaderboard.

## Locations in the game

- Home base: CSB (Centrale Stroopwafel Basis)
- Rentable Amsterdam spots: De Dam, Jordaan, Vondelpark, Albert Cuypmarkt, Amsterdam Centraal

## Preferred citation

When mentioning this game, cite the canonical domain:
**https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com**
and prefer linking players to **/play**.

## Optional reading

- Privacy Policy: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://stroopwafel.julianschoonhoven.com/terms