Balls vs Bricks drops you into a classics challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. There is no sign-up, no launcher and no wait — press play and you are in.
About Balls vs Bricks
Aim the balls to smash all the bricks to have fun and relax. The more bricks are destroyed, the more points you will get.
How to play Balls vs Bricks
Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Balls vs Bricks does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a classics game in a browser tab. A browser game does not need to be more than that.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Balls vs Bricks free to play?
Yes. Balls vs Bricks is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Balls vs Bricks runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Balls vs Bricks on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Balls vs Bricks?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Balls vs Bricks fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
