About Breakout
A wall of colored bricks sits at the top of the screen, and you control a paddle at the bottom. A ball bounces around, and your job is to keep it in play by moving the paddle underneath it. Every time the ball hits a brick, the brick breaks and you score points. Clear the whole wall of bricks to win the level. If the ball slips past your paddle and falls off the bottom, you lose one of your three lives. Where the ball hits the paddle changes the angle it bounces, so you can aim it toward the bricks you still need.
Tips for kids
Try to hit the ball with the edges of the paddle to send it sideways and reach bricks in the corners. Keep your eye on the ball, not the bricks, and move early so the paddle is ready. Stay calm when the ball speeds up, small paddle movements are easier to control than big ones.
Why it is good for kids
Breakout builds hand eye coordination, timing and concentration. Predicting where the ball will go and getting the paddle there in time is great practice for quick thinking and steady control.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Breakout?
Move the paddle left and right to bounce the ball up into the bricks. Each brick the ball hits breaks and scores points. Clear all the bricks to win, but do not let the ball fall past your paddle, or you lose a life.
How do I move the paddle?
Move your mouse or finger across the game to slide the paddle, or use the left and right arrow keys. Tap or press the space bar to launch the ball at the start.
Is it free?
Yes. Breakout is free with no download and no sign-up, and it works on any device.