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Breakout · How to play
Breakout turns one paddle and a ball into a series of ricochets. Read the direction of travel and return the ball toward the bricks that remain.
Controls
Space to start. Use left/right arrows, drag the paddle, or tap the controls.
Rules & goal
- Move the paddle horizontally to return the descending ball.
- Collisions change the ball’s direction and clear the brick wall.
- Watch the remaining chances and level prompts. Missing the ball costs a chance.
Beginner tips
- Predict the landing point instead of chasing the ball’s current position.
- Leave room to react near side walls, where successive bounces can change the landing point quickly.
Progress & devices
Play in a desktop or mobile browser using the controls above. Some games save only in the current browser; clearing site data can remove saves. Pause when stepping away. Reloading is not guaranteed to preserve the current round.
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