About Breakout
Breakout is the original brick-breaker arcade game. Bounce the ball off your paddle to smash every brick at the top of the screen, and do not let the ball past you. The angle the ball leaves the paddle depends on where it hits, so you can steer it into the gaps.
Levels get faster and the brick patterns trickier as you go. It is a quick, satisfying reflex game that plays well on a phone or with a mouse. Free at Cuppa, no download.
How to play Breakout
- Move the paddle left and right with your finger, mouse or arrow keys.
- Keep the ball in play. Hitting it near the paddle edge sends it off at a sharper angle.
- Break every brick to clear the level and move on.
- You have a limited number of balls. Lose them all and the game is over.
A new puzzle is published every morning, Sydney time, and signed-in members keep their streaks and scores across devices.
Questions about Breakout
- How many lives do I get?
- Three balls per game. Lose all three and the game is over.
- How do I aim the ball?
- The ball reflects at an angle based on where it strikes the paddle. Centre hits go straight up; edge hits go sideways.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. Drag anywhere on the screen to move the paddle.
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