Mouse
- Move mouse: slide paddle (if supported)
- Click: start/pause (implementation-dependent)
Overview 
Brick Breaker
벽돌깨기
Bounce the ball, break every brick, and don’t let it fall past your paddle.
Pure arcade satisfaction: tight paddle control, sharp angles, and that last stubborn brick.
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Goal & Core Rules
Clear all breakable bricks by reflecting the ball with your paddle before you run out of lives.
- Move the paddle left and right to reflect the ball.
- When the ball hits a brick, it breaks (some bricks may take multiple hits).
- If the ball falls below the paddle, you lose a life or the round ends.
- Optional power-ups can change the ball, paddle, or add extra balls.
Controls
Keyboard
- Left/Right arrows: move paddle
- Space/Enter: start/pause (if supported)
Touch
- Drag: move paddle
- Tap: start/pause (if supported)
Beginner Tips
- Keep the ball low and controlled—wild high bounces can become unpredictable.
- Aim with the paddle edges to change angles deliberately.
- Clear a path to the top early to hit bricks from behind.
Advanced Tips
- Learn consistent angle control: same impact point → same outgoing angle.
- When using multi-ball, prioritize keeping at least one ball controlled rather than chasing all.
- If speed increases, shorten movements—micro-adjustments beat large swings.
Origins & History
The brick-breaker style was popularized by Atari’s 1976 arcade game Breakout, and later refined by Taito’s Arkanoid (1986), which helped cement power-ups and modern genre conventions.
Timeline
- 1976 Atari releases Breakout for arcades.
- 1986 Taito releases Arkanoid, a major evolution of the block-breaker formula.
Notable People
- Nolan Bushnell Co-designed Breakout (Atari)
- Steve Bristow Co-designed Breakout (Atari)
- Steve Wozniak Prototyped Breakout hardware design
FAQ
Why does the ball sometimes go almost horizontal?
Hitting near the paddle edge often produces a shallow angle. Some versions also clamp angles for fairness.
Do all brick breaker games have power-ups?
No. Power-ups became popular later, especially after Arkanoid-style designs.
Is it possible to ‘lock’ the ball in a safe loop?
Some games prevent infinite loops by slightly adjusting angles or increasing speed.