Overview
This project presents a classic Brick Breaker game reimagined as a modern web application. Developed using vanilla JavaScript and styled with Bootstrap, this game offers an engaging experience while serving as an educational tool for aspiring web developers.
Explanatory Video
Technical Details
- Primary Language: JavaScript (Vanilla)
- Frontend Technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
- Development Environment: Any text editor capable of handling HTML files (e.g., Notepad++)
- Application Type: Browser-based
- Database: None required
Game Mechanics
Players control a paddle at the bottom of the screen, attempting to bounce a ball upwards to break bricks arranged at the top. The objective is to destroy all bricks while preventing the ball from falling below the paddle. Control is managed through keyboard inputs (left and right arrow keys).
Key Features
- Responsive Design: Adapts to various screen sizes for multi-device compatibility
- Bootstrap Integration: Utilizes Bootstrap for a clean, modern user interface
- Real-time Score Tracking: Updates player score as bricks are destroyed
- Lives System: Players have multiple attempts to complete the game
- Progressive Difficulty: Game becomes more challenging as levels advance
- Collision Physics: Realistic ball movement and brick destruction
Educational Value
This project serves as an excellent learning resource for:
- Implementing game logic in JavaScript
- Utilizing Bootstrap for responsive web design
- Understanding basic web application structure
- Practicing HTML and CSS skills in a practical context
Installation
- Obtain the source code from the provided download link
- Extract the zip file contents
- Locate and open the “index.html” file in a web browser
Disclaimer
This application is intended for educational purposes only. It’s free to download and use as a learning tool for web development skills.
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