```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<game>
  <title>Creative Drawing Pad</title>
  <slug>creative-drawing-pad</slug>
  <short-desc>Unleash your inner artist! A fun and simple digital drawing pad perfect for kids and creative minds. Pick colors, adjust size, and draw freely!</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Drawing</category>
    <category>Creative</category>
    <category>Kids</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>drawing game, kids game, html5 game, canvas drawing, digital art, creative tool, painting game, online drawing, free drawing app, simple drawing</keywords>
  <content>
# About Creative Drawing Pad

Creative Drawing Pad is a delightful and easy-to-use digital canvas designed for unleashing creativity, especially suited for young children and anyone looking for a simple drawing experience. Based directly on the provided code, this application offers a clean, responsive interface where users can draw freely using different colors and brush sizes.

The game presents a large white canvas area that takes up most of the screen, ready for your artistic expressions. Below the canvas, a simple control panel allows you to easily select your preferred drawing color from a palette of vibrant options and adjust the thickness of your brush stroke. There's also a handy "Clear" button to instantly wipe the canvas clean and start a new masterpiece. It works seamlessly with both mouse input on desktops and touch input on mobile devices.

The focus is purely on the joy of drawing without complex tools or menus, making it instantly accessible and fun. Whether doodling, practicing shapes, or creating colorful pictures, Creative Drawing Pad provides a straightforward and enjoyable digital art experience.

## How to Play

Playing Creative Drawing Pad is incredibly simple and intuitive:

1.  **Select a Color:** Click or tap on one of the colored circles in the "Colors" section of the control panel. The selected color will be highlighted.
2.  **Choose a Brush Size:** Click or tap on one of the circles in the "Size" section. Each circle represents a different line thickness, visually indicated by the size of the inner dot. The selected size will be highlighted.
3.  **Draw:** On the main canvas area, click and hold the left mouse button (or tap and hold on a touch screen) and drag your cursor/finger across the canvas to draw lines in the selected color and size.
4.  **Stop Drawing:** Release the mouse button or lift your finger from the screen.
5.  **Clear Canvas:** If you want to start over, click or tap the "Clear" button in the control panel. This will instantly erase everything on the canvas.

There are no scores, levels, or specific objectives other than expressing your creativity!

## Features

- **Simple Drawing Interface:** An uncluttered canvas focused purely on drawing.
- **Color Palette:** Choose from 8 basic colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Black, White) using easy-to-tap circular buttons. White effectively functions as an eraser on colored backgrounds.
- **Variable Brush Sizes:** Select from four different brush thicknesses for varied lines.
- **Clear Canvas Function:** A single button to instantly erase the entire drawing and start fresh.
- **Responsive Design:** Adapts smoothly to different screen sizes, from desktops to mobile phones.
- **Touch & Mouse Support:** Works intuitively with both mouse clicks and touch gestures.

## Controls

- **Mouse:**
    - **Draw:** Click and hold the left mouse button, then drag the cursor on the canvas.
    - **Select Color/Size:** Click on the desired color or size option in the control panel.
    - **Clear:** Click the "Clear" button.
- **Touchscreen:**
    - **Draw:** Tap and hold your finger, then drag it across the canvas.
    - **Select Color/Size:** Tap on the desired color or size option in the control panel.
    - **Clear:** Tap the "Clear" button.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Experiment:** Don't be afraid to try all the colors and sizes. See how different line thicknesses look next to each other.
- **Use White as Eraser:** While there isn't a dedicated eraser tool, selecting the white color allows you to draw over other colors, effectively erasing parts of your drawing on the white background.
- **Layering (Simple):** Draw shapes or lines, then select a different color or size and draw over them to create simple layered effects.
- **Start Fresh:** Use the "Clear" button whenever you want a completely blank slate for a new idea. It's quick and easy!
- **Practice Shapes:** Use the pad to practice drawing basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles, or even letters and numbers.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>This simple drawing pad does not include a feature to save your drawings directly from the application. You may need to use your device's screenshot function to save your artwork.</answer>

    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is designed to be fully responsive and works well on mobile browsers supporting HTML5 canvas and touch events.</answer>

    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser, based on the provided code.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>
```

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