Arcade Games

Arcade games to play in your browser

In a brick breaker, the ball bounces off blocks while you move a paddle to keep it in play. The goal is clear within seconds. Reading the rebounds and getting back into position takes more practice. Arcajoy also has pool, Lines and Prism Blocks. They all run in your browser, but their pace differs, so quick reactions are not required in every round.

Block Breaker keeps your attention on a moving ball. Pool gives you time to choose a direction and judge the strength of a shot. Lines and Prism Blocks are about combinations on a board: clear pieces and leave room for the next ones. Pick pool when you feel like taking your time over a shot. Try the brick breaker when you would rather follow rebounds and keep the paddle moving.

Getting used to the controls

Use your first round to find out how the game behaves. Watch the ball’s speed, see how a shot changes its path or notice which parts of the board are hardest to clear. You will miss things at first. In a brick breaker, watching the top row too closely can mean spotting the returning ball too late. In a block puzzle, a convenient placement can leave no room for the next piece.

On the next attempt, work on that particular mistake. Track the returning ball, adjust the direction of a shot or keep part of the board open. It is easier to see what helped when you change one thing at a time. Each game page explains the controls and winning conditions. You can also check the available modes there before starting a round.