THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
Know the goal in Brick Breaker
Brick Breaker gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Single 45-brick layout, three balls.
Practice beyond the first move
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.
The objective of a round
Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How a round unfolds
- Start the ball.
- Move the paddle to intercept it.
- Paddle contact changes the outgoing angle.
- Restart a remaining ball after a loss.
Your inputs
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
See how the rules apply
An edge hit sends the ball at a different angle. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
A useful caution
Track its landing point, not only its current x-coordinate. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Brick Breaker?
For clarity: Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls.
When I return, 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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Brick Breaker?
The key detail is this: An edge hit sends the ball at a different angle.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Brick Breaker?
The key detail is this: Track its landing point, not only its current x-coordinate.
For my first round, what format does Brick Breaker offer?
The key detail is this: Single 45-brick layout, three balls.
While learning, which play mode does Brick Breaker use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.