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Game Guide
Breakout Guide, Rules, and Tips
Breakout is the brick-breaking arcade classic. Bounce a ball off your paddle to smash through a wall of bricks, catch power-ups as they fall, and clear the whole wall to move on to the next level before you run out of lives.
How to Play
- Keep the ball in play by bouncing it off your paddle.
- Each brick the ball hits is destroyed and adds to your score.
- Missing the ball costs a life; the game ends when you run out.
- Clear every brick to finish the level. Falling power-ups such as a wider paddle or a slower ball make things easier.
Strategy and Tips
- Aim with the paddle: hits near the edge send the ball at a sharper angle.
- Try to open a gap in the side of the wall so the ball can bounce around behind the bricks.
- Only chase a power-up if you can still get back to the ball safely.
- Keep the paddle under the ball’s path rather than parked in the center.
Controls
KeyboardMouseTouch
Move the paddle with the arrow keys or A/D, the mouse, or touch. Press Space to start or pause, and F for fullscreen.
Background
Breakout was released by Atari in 1976 as a single-player twist on Pong, designed by Nolan Bushnell and Steve Bristow, with an early prototype built by Steve Wozniak. It inspired later hits such as Arkanoid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start or pause the game?
Press Space to start or pause. You can also press F to go fullscreen.
What do the power-ups do?
Power-ups fall from broken bricks. Some make your paddle wider and others slow the ball down.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. Drag with your finger to move the paddle.