Brick Breaker Game

A classic arcade-style Brick Breaker game built with modern web technologies. This game features smooth mouse controls, progressive difficulty, and a competitive leaderboard system.

Game Features

🎮 Classic Gameplay

• Paddle Control: Smooth mouse movement controls for responsive gameplay
• Physics Engine: Realistic ball physics with angle-based paddle bouncing
• Progressive Difficulty: Ball speed increases with each level
• Life System: 3 lives per game with ball respawn mechanics

🏆 Scoring System

• Level-Based Scoring: Score equals the number of levels completed
• Persistent Leaderboard: Top 3 scores saved locally
• Achievement Recognition: Modal popup for new high scores

🎨 Visual Design

• Colorful Brick Layouts: Multiple colors for visual appeal
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices
• Dark Theme: Consistent with modern gaming aesthetics
• Smooth Animations: 60fps gameplay using requestAnimationFrame

Technical Implementation

Core Technologies

• HTML5 Canvas: For high-performance 2D rendering
• JavaScript: Game logic and physics calculations
• React: Component-based architecture with hooks
• Tailwind CSS: Responsive styling and dark theme
• localStorage: Persistent leaderboard data

Game Architecture

• Object-Oriented Design: Separate classes for paddle, ball, and bricks
• Collision Detection: Precise rectangular collision algorithms
• State Management: Clean game state transitions
• Event Handling: Mouse movement and click event processing

Performance Optimizations

• Efficient Rendering: Only draw what's necessary each frame
• Smooth Movement: Consistent frame rate with requestAnimationFrame
• Memory Management: Proper cleanup of event listeners and timers

Code Highlights

The game implements several interesting technical features:

1. Dynamic Paddle Response: The ball's angle changes based on where it hits the paddle
2. Brick Layout Generation: Programmatic creation of colorful brick patterns
3. Collision Algorithms: Efficient detection between ball and multiple game objects
4. Progressive Difficulty: Automatic speed increases to maintain challenge

What I Learned

Building this Brick Breaker game taught me:

• Game Loop Architecture: How to structure a proper game loop with consistent timing
• Physics Simulation: Implementing realistic ball physics and collision responses
• User Interface Design: Creating intuitive controls and feedback systems
• Performance Optimization: Maintaining smooth 60fps gameplay
• State Management: Handling complex game states and transitions

This project demonstrates the power of modern web technologies for creating engaging interactive experiences that rival native applications.