Brick Breaker Game
A modern Brick Breaker game built with HTML5 Canvas, featuring mouse controls, multiple levels, and leaderboard system.
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Top 3 Scores
Scores update automatically • Stored locally on your device
How to Play
- •Move your mouse to control the paddle
- •Keep the ball in play by bouncing it off your paddle
- •Break all bricks to advance to the next level
- •You have 3 lives - don't let the ball fall off the bottom!
Controls
Move PaddleMouse Move
Start GameMouse Click
Pause/ResumeSpace
Pro Tips
- 💡Hit the ball with different parts of the paddle to control its angle
- 💡Try to hit the sides and corners of the paddle for sharper angles
- 💡Plan your shots to clear multiple bricks efficiently
- 💡Ball speed increases with each level - stay focused!
About This Project
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.
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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:
- Dynamic Paddle Response: The ball's angle changes based on where it hits the paddle
- Brick Layout Generation: Programmatic creation of colorful brick patterns
- Collision Algorithms: Efficient detection between ball and multiple game objects
- 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.
Game Info
Difficulty:Hard
Play Time:15-30 min
Status:Live
Type:Interactive
Technologies
JavaScriptHTML5 CanvasCSS3Local Storage
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#game#javascript#html#css#canvas#physics#mouse-controls