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SeriesBreakout

Breakout

First release
May 13, 1976
Genres
Arcade · Action, Science fiction

The objective of the game is to destroy a multilayered wall of bricks at the top the screen. Upon hitting the bricks with a ball which bounces off of a paddle at the bottom of the screen the bricks are destroyed. If the player misses the ball with his horizontally moveable paddle the ball is lost. After loosing five balls the game is over.

Also known as Breakaway IV, TT Block, T.T. Block, Breakaway 4
… See more, Scratch!, Super Block, Table Break

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
Arcade
May 13, 1976
AY-3-8606
1977
Atari 2600
1978
All 4 release dates
MSX
1983
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
1h
Age ratings
ESRB E
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
block-breaking, floating blocks, abstract art style, never-ending

At a Glance

Main + Extras (IGDB)
1h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026