How to play Breakout
Play free Breakout with five brick layouts and three lives. Move the paddle with your mouse, a finger or arrow keys. Hit near its edges to change the bounce angle. Pause, local saves and personal best included.
- Controls
- Position the paddle and launch the ball.
- Features
- Move the paddle, keep the ball alive and clear five brick layouts.
- Processing
- Runs in your browser, the computer player included; nothing is uploaded
- Position the paddle and launch the ball.
- Move the mouse, drag a finger or use left and right keys. Each brick earns 10 points.
- Clear a level to continue. Missing the ball costs a life and requires a new launch. Clear all five levels to win.
FAQ
How do I change the bounce angle?
The paddle center sends the ball almost straight up. Its edges send it toward the corresponding side. Use the angle to reach remaining bricks.
How many levels and lives are there?
Five levels share three lives. Score and remaining lives carry over between levels. After losing a ball, launch the next one yourself.
Will switching away pause the game?
Yes. Hiding the page or blurring the window pauses play. Progress stays in this browser; returning or reloading never launches automatically. Clearing browser data removes the record.