Breakout
Break all the bricks before you run out of lives!
Score
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Lives
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Level
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Best
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Breakout
Move with mouse, arrows or touch. Click/tap to launch.
How to use
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Pick your difficulty — Easy gives a wider paddle and slower ball, Hard makes it tight and fast.
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Move the paddle with your mouse, arrow keys, or finger. Click, tap, or press Space to launch.
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Break every brick to clear the level. Red bricks take 3 hits, orange 2, green 1. Don't lose all 3 lives!
Breakout — Free Online Brick Breaker Game, No Download
Play the classic Breakout / Arkanoid brick breaker game in your browser. Bounce the ball with your paddle to smash every brick. No download or signup.
Breakout is the iconic arcade brick breaker game first popularized by Atari in the 1970s and reinvented countless times since. Your mission is simple: move the paddle at the bottom of the screen, bounce the ball, and chip away at the wall of colored bricks at the top. Red bricks are tough and take three hits, orange take two, and green pop on the first hit — each worth different points. Clear the entire wall to advance to the next level, where the ball speeds up just enough to keep things interesting.
Our version runs entirely in your browser — no downloads, no ads, no signup. It works great on desktop with your mouse or arrow keys, and on mobile with smooth touch controls. Three difficulty levels let you choose between a forgiving wide paddle for casual play or a razor-thin paddle and a fast ball for a serious challenge. Your best score is saved locally between sessions, so you can keep pushing for that perfect run.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I control Breakout?
On desktop, move the paddle with your mouse or with the arrow keys (or A/D). Click anywhere or press Space / Enter to launch the ball. On mobile, drag your finger across the board to move the paddle and tap to launch.
How does scoring work?
Each brick is worth points based on its toughness: green bricks give 10 points, orange give 20, and red give 30. Your highest score is saved automatically in your browser.
What do the difficulty levels change?
Easy gives you a wide paddle and a slower ball — perfect for beginners. Medium is the classic experience. Hard shrinks the paddle and speeds up the ball for an arcade-style challenge.
Does Breakout work on mobile?
Yes. The game is fully responsive and touch-friendly. Drag your finger to move the paddle and tap to launch the ball — no app install needed.
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