Brick Blaster Rules

The rulebook for Brick Blaster — great for settling “what counts?” questions.

New to the game? Read How to Play. Want a guided tour? Try the Walkthrough.

Goal

Clear every brick on the screen while keeping the ball in play. Finish all levels to win the run.

Setup

  • A paddle at the bottom controls the ball.
  • Bricks appear in patterns across multiple levels.
  • You start with a limited number of lives.

Controls

  • Move: slide the paddle left or right.
  • Charge: pull the paddle down, then release. The charge only activates if the ball hits the paddle during a brief timing window. When it does, the paddle glows blue and the ball speeds up for a few bounces. During that moment, the paddle will briefly track the ball to help keep it in play.
  • Start: press Start to launch the ball at the beginning of a run.

Lives and Losses

You lose a life when the ball falls below the paddle. When all lives are gone, the run ends.

Want a shorter version? See How to Play.