How to play Breakout
A wall of bricks sits at the top of the screen. Bounce the ball off your paddle to chip away at them — clear every brick to finish the level and move on to a faster one. You have three lives; lose the ball off the bottom and you lose a life.
Controls
- Slide the paddle with your mouse or finger, or use the ← / → keys.
- Click, tap, or press Space to launch the ball from the paddle.
- Hit the ball with the edge of the paddle to send it off at a sharper angle — useful for reaching corner bricks.
Scoring
- Higher rows are worth more points. Clear the board to advance a level; the ball speeds up each time.
- Your best score is saved in your browser.
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