Breakout (Brick Breaker)

Breakout (Brick Breaker) is a classic arcade game that was first introduced in 1976. The game features a paddle at the bottom of the screen that the player controls to bounce a ball. The ball travels around the screen, breaking bricks when it hits them from any direction.

This browser-based version lets you play the classic Breakout game directly in your web browser without any downloads or installations. Use the left and right arrow keys to control the paddle and try to break all the bricks!

• Start the game: Click "Start Game" to begin playing.
• Control the paddle: Use the left and right arrow keys on desktop or touch and drag on mobile devices to move the paddle.
• Bounce the ball: Keep the ball from falling below the paddle by hitting it with the paddle.
• Break bricks: Hit bricks with the ball to break them and earn points.
• Don't lose the ball: If the ball falls below the paddle, you lose a life.
• Win the game: Break all the bricks to win!

• Watch the angles: Where the ball hits the paddle affects its angle. Hit the ball on the edge of the paddle to send it at a sharper angle.
• Keep the ball in play: Your main goal is to keep the ball from falling. Don't take unnecessary risks trying to hit bricks.
• Plan your shots: Try to aim for bricks that will send the ball to other bricks you can't reach directly.
• Stay centered: When possible, keep your paddle in the center of the screen so you can react quickly to the ball from either direction.
• Practice makes perfect: The more you play, the better you'll become at predicting the ball's movement!