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How to play Brick Breaker
Try Brick Breaker at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Single 45-brick layout, three balls.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Start the ball.
- Move the paddle to intercept it.
- Paddle contact changes the outgoing angle.
- Restart a remaining ball after a loss.
Controls
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
An edge hit sends the ball at a different angle. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Track its landing point, not only its current x-coordinate. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
What is the goal of Brick Breaker?
Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls.
As a new player, how do I control Brick Breaker?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available.
For my first round, what example helps explain Brick Breaker?
An edge hit sends the ball at a different angle.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Brick Breaker?
Keep this in mind: Track its landing point, not only its current x-coordinate.
While learning, what format does Brick Breaker offer?
For clarity: Single 45-brick layout, three balls.
Which play mode does Brick Breaker use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.