THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Brick Breaker: learn through an example
Brick Breaker gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Single 45-brick layout, three balls.
An idea for your next attempt
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Work through the instructions
- Start the ball.
- Move the paddle to intercept it.
- Paddle contact changes the outgoing angle.
- Restart a remaining ball after a loss.
Choosing and moving on screen
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Put the rules into context
An edge hit sends the ball at a different angle. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.
Notice this detail
Track its landing point, not only its current x-coordinate. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Brick Breaker?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear all forty-five bricks before losing three balls.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Brick Breaker?
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available.
What example helps explain Brick Breaker?
For clarity: An edge hit sends the ball at a different angle.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Brick Breaker?
The key detail is this: Track its landing point, not only its current x-coordinate.
While learning, what format does Brick Breaker offer?
For clarity: Single 45-brick layout, three balls.
As a new player, which play mode does Brick Breaker use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
