Vertical Brick Pong

Overview

Vertical Brick Pong is a modern twist on the classic Pong and Breakout games. Control a paddle to bounce a pulsing ball and break colorful bricks arranged in a grid. Designed with a retro arcade aesthetic, this game is fully responsive and playable on both desktop and mobile devices, including iPhones.

Designed and Made using Grok 3

Features

• Responsive Design: Adapts to any screen size, from large desktops to small mobile devices.
• Touch Controls: Swipe on mobile screens to move the paddle, with keyboard support (arrow keys) for desktop.
• Dynamic Grid: Brick layout adjusts based on screen size for consistent gameplay.
• Arcade Style: Neon glow effects, vibrant colors, and a pixelated font (Press Start 2P).
• Progressive Difficulty: Levels increase brick rows and ball speed as you clear the grid.

How to Play

1. Start the Game: Click or tap the "Start" button.
2. Move the Paddle:
   • Desktop: Use the left and right arrow keys.
   • Mobile: Swipe left or right on the canvas.
3. Break Bricks: Bounce the ball off the paddle to hit and destroy bricks (10 points each).
4. Level Up: Clear all bricks to advance; the grid grows, and the ball speeds up.
5. Game Over: If the ball falls below the paddle, the game ends. Click "Play Again" to restart.
6. Pause: Click "Stop" to pause the game at any time.

Installation

No installation is required! This is a static HTML game hosted on Vercel.

Local Setup (Optional)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/brick-pong.git
   cd brick-pong