Brick Breaker

About Brick Breaker

Brick Breaker is a free online paddle-and-ball game in the style of the arcade classics. A wall of bright bricks sits at the top of the screen and a single ball is all you have to knock it down. Move your paddle along the bottom, keep the ball in play and break every brick to move on to the next level. Let the ball slip past you three times and the game is over.

Each new level adds an extra row of bricks, speeds the ball up a little and shrinks your paddle slightly. From level two onwards some bricks need two hits, shown by a white stripe across the top, and from level three gaps start appearing in the wall that change the way the ball bounces around. It is easy to learn, but staying alive on the later stages takes real control.

How to Play Brick Breaker

• Press Play, then tap the board or press Space to launch the ball.
• Move the paddle with your mouse, by dragging your finger, or with the arrow keys / A and D.
• Bounce the ball into the bricks. Each one you break scores points.
• Clear every brick to finish the level and earn a 100-point bonus.
• You have three lives. Missing the ball costs one.

Tips and Strategy for Brick Breaker

Where the ball hits your paddle decides where it goes next. A hit in the centre sends it almost straight up, while a hit near either end sends it off at a sharp angle. Use the edges of the paddle on purpose to aim at the last few stubborn bricks instead of waiting for a lucky bounce. Steep angles are also the best way to get the ball up and behind the wall, where it can bounce around and clear several bricks on its own.

Try to keep your paddle roughly under the ball at all times instead of making last-second lunges. On later levels the ball moves quickly, and a calm, centred position gives you more time to react. If you are using a mouse, small hand movements are more accurate than big sweeps.

Game Features

• Endless levels that get gradually harder.
• Tough two-hit bricks and changing wall layouts.
• Angle control based on where the ball hits the paddle.
• Colourful particle effects every time a brick breaks.
• Best score saved in your browser.
• Mouse, touch and keyboard support.

Why Play Brick Breaker Online

Paddle-and-ball games are some of the oldest video games around, and they have lasted because they are instantly understandable and deeply satisfying. Brick Breaker runs right in your browser with no install, scales to fit phones, tablets and laptops, and lets you jump straight back in after every game over.

FAQ

How many levels does Brick Breaker have?

There is no final level. The game keeps building new walls, adding rows and speed until you run out of lives.

Why do some bricks not break on the first hit?

Bricks with a white stripe need two hits. They start appearing from level two and become more common as you go.

Can I play with a touchscreen?

Yes. Drag your finger across the board to move the paddle and tap to launch the ball.

More Arcade Games to Try

If you enjoy fast reflex action, try Star Catcher or test your timing in Whack Attack. For another retro favourite, guide a hungry snake in Pixel Snake. See every game like this in our Arcade category.