Controls and starting a run
Use the on-screen left and right controls on a phone. On a keyboard, hold A/D or the left/right arrow keys to move the paddle.
Scoring and strategy
The ball leaves the paddle at a different angle depending on where it lands. Meet it near a paddle edge to reach difficult side bricks, then move back toward centre for a safer return.
Your first three practice goals
These are optional practice exercises, not extra in-game missions or rewards. Try one at a time so you can tell what improved.
- Watch the ball’s downward path and move the paddle toward the landing point early. Small adjustments near impact are easier than crossing the whole screen late.
- After a few safe returns, try meeting the ball closer to one paddle edge. Compare the outgoing direction with a central hit.
- When only side bricks remain, use the angle you have learned instead of repeatedly returning the ball straight up. Reposition as soon as the ball travels upward.
A common mistake to avoid
Following the ball horizontally on every frame can leave you in the wrong place after a wall bounce. Aim for its predicted landing point, then make a final correction.
Play comfortably on your screen
Open the game with the Play link, then use Fullscreen in the toolbar for more space. On phones, pause before changing orientation. On computers, click inside the game before using keyboard controls. Touch and keyboard availability differs by game; use the controls described above.
For a blank game, missing progress or trouble leaving fullscreen, visit player help. A TV browser may need a connected keyboard or pointer; a remote alone is not a substitute for the game’s controls.