Breakout
How to play
Gameplay
Bounce a ball to clear bricks. Move the paddle at the bottom to send the ball back up, and each brick it touches disappears. Where the ball meets the paddle changes the rebound angle, so steering comes down to small position adjustments. Letting the ball fall past the paddle costs a life.
Controls
Move the paddle with the mouse, the arrow keys, or a drag on touch screens. Press start to launch the ball; space or a click pauses the game. The life counter at the top shows your remaining tries, and clearing every brick advances to the next level.
FAQ
What controls the ball's angle?
Where it lands on the paddle - the further from centre, the sharper the rebound, so small position adjustments steer the ball.
Is my best score saved?
Yes - it persists in your browser's local storage between visits.
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