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# Paddle Game Template (2D Breakout)
A complete step-by-step guide for building a 2D Breakout game with pure JavaScript and the HTML5 Canvas API. This template walks through every stage of development, from setting up the canvas to implementing a lives system and polished game loop.
**What you will build:** A classic breakout/paddle game where the player controls a paddle to bounce a ball and destroy a field of bricks, with score tracking, win/lose conditions, keyboard and mouse controls, and a lives system.
**Prerequisites:** Basic to intermediate JavaScript knowledge and familiarity with HTML.
**Source:** Based on the [MDN 2D Breakout Game Tutorial](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Games/Tutorials/2D_Breakout_game_pure_JavaScript).
---
## Step 1: Create the Canvas and Draw on It
The first step is setting up the HTML document with a `<canvas>` element and learning to draw basic shapes using the 2D rendering context.
### HTML Structure
Create your base HTML file with an embedded canvas element:
```html
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en-US">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<title>Gamedev Canvas Workshop</title>
<style>
* {
padding: 0;
margin: 0;
}
canvas {
background: #eeeeee;
display: block;
margin: 0 auto;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<canvas id="myCanvas" width="480" height="320"></canvas>
<script>
// JavaScript code goes here
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
### Getting the Canvas Reference and 2D Context
The canvas element provides a drawing surface. You access it through a 2D rendering context:
```javascript
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
```
- `canvas` is a reference to the HTML `<canvas>` element.
- `ctx` is the 2D rendering context object, which provides all drawing methods.
### Drawing a Filled Rectangle
Use `rect()` to define a rectangle and `fill()` to render it:
```javascript
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(20, 40, 50, 50);
ctx.fillStyle = "red";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
```
- The first two parameters (`20, 40`) set the top-left corner coordinates.
- The second two parameters (`50, 50`) set the width and height.
- `fillStyle` sets the fill color.
- `fill()` renders the shape as a solid fill.
### Drawing a Circle
Use `arc()` to define a circle:
```javascript
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(240, 160, 20, 0, Math.PI * 2, false);
ctx.fillStyle = "green";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
```
- `240, 160` -- center x, y coordinates.
- `20` -- radius.
- `0` -- start angle (radians).
- `Math.PI * 2` -- end angle (full circle).
- `false` -- draw clockwise.
### Drawing a Stroked Rectangle (Outline Only)
Use `stroke()` instead of `fill()` for outlines, and `strokeStyle` for outline color:
```javascript
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(160, 10, 100, 40);
ctx.strokeStyle = "rgb(0 0 255 / 50%)";
ctx.stroke();
ctx.closePath();
```
- Uses an RGB color with 50% alpha transparency.
- `stroke()` draws only the outline, not a solid fill.
### Key Methods Reference
| Method | Purpose |
|--------|---------|
| `beginPath()` | Start a new drawing path |
| `closePath()` | Close the current path |
| `rect(x, y, width, height)` | Define a rectangle |
| `arc(x, y, radius, startAngle, endAngle, counterclockwise)` | Define a circle or arc |
| `fillStyle` | Set the fill color |
| `fill()` | Fill the shape with the fill color |
| `strokeStyle` | Set the stroke (outline) color |
| `stroke()` | Draw an outline of the shape |
### Complete Code for Step 1
```html
<canvas id="myCanvas" width="480" height="320"></canvas>
<style>
* { padding: 0; margin: 0; }
canvas { background: #eeeeee; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
</style>
<script>
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
// Filled red square
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(20, 40, 50, 50);
ctx.fillStyle = "red";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
// Filled green circle
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(240, 160, 20, 0, Math.PI * 2, false);
ctx.fillStyle = "green";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
// Stroked blue rectangle (semi-transparent)
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(160, 10, 100, 40);
ctx.strokeStyle = "rgb(0 0 255 / 50%)";
ctx.stroke();
ctx.closePath();
</script>
```
---
## Step 2: Move the Ball
Now we animate the ball by creating a game loop that redraws the canvas on each frame and updates the ball position using velocity variables.
### Creating the Draw Loop
Define a `draw()` function that executes repeatedly using `setInterval`:
```javascript
function draw() {
// drawing code
}
setInterval(draw, 10);
```
`setInterval(draw, 10)` calls the `draw` function every 10 milliseconds, creating approximately 100 frames per second.
### Drawing the Ball
Inside the `draw()` function, draw a ball (circle) at a fixed position:
```javascript
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(50, 50, 10, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
```
### Adding Position Variables
Instead of hardcoded positions, use variables so we can update them each frame. Place these above the `draw()` function:
```javascript
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
```
This starts the ball at the horizontal center, near the bottom of the canvas.
### Adding Velocity Variables
Define speed and direction for horizontal (`dx`) and vertical (`dy`) movement:
```javascript
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
```
- `dx = 2` moves the ball 2 pixels right per frame.
- `dy = -2` moves the ball 2 pixels up per frame (negative y is upward on canvas).
### Updating Position Each Frame
Add position updates at the end of the `draw()` function:
```javascript
x += dx;
y += dy;
```
### Clearing the Canvas
Without clearing, the ball leaves a trail. Add `clearRect()` at the start of each frame:
```javascript
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
```
### Refactoring Into a Separate drawBall() Function
For clean, maintainable code, separate the ball-drawing logic:
```javascript
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, 10, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
```
### Complete Code for Step 2
```javascript
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, 10, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBall();
x += dx;
y += dy;
}
setInterval(draw, 10);
```
**Key concepts:**
- **Animation loop**: `setInterval(draw, 10)` continuously redraws the scene.
- **Position variables**: `x` and `y` track the ball's current location.
- **Velocity variables**: `dx` and `dy` determine movement per frame.
- **Canvas clearing**: `clearRect()` removes the previous frame before drawing the new one.
---
## Step 3: Bounce Off the Walls
We add collision detection so the ball bounces off the canvas edges instead of disappearing.
### Defining the Ball Radius
Extract the ball radius into a named constant for reuse in collision calculations:
```javascript
const ballRadius = 10;
```
Update `drawBall()` to use this variable:
```javascript
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, ballRadius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
```
### Basic Wall Collision (Without Radius Adjustment)
The simplest approach checks if the next ball position goes beyond the canvas boundaries:
```javascript
// Left and right walls
if (x + dx > canvas.width || x + dx < 0) {
dx = -dx;
}
// Top and bottom walls
if (y + dy > canvas.height || y + dy < 0) {
dy = -dy;
}
```
Reversing `dx` or `dy` (multiplying by -1) changes the ball's direction.
### Improved Collision (Accounting for Ball Radius)
The basic version lets the ball sink halfway into the wall before bouncing. To fix this, account for the ball's radius:
```javascript
// Left and right walls
if (x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius || x + dx < ballRadius) {
dx = -dx;
}
// Top and bottom walls
if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius || y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
}
```
### Collision Detection Conditions
| Wall | Condition | Action |
|------|-----------|--------|
| **Left** | `x + dx < ballRadius` | `dx = -dx` |
| **Right** | `x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius` | `dx = -dx` |
| **Top** | `y + dy < ballRadius` | `dy = -dy` |
| **Bottom** | `y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius` | `dy = -dy` |
### Complete Code for Step 3
```javascript
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
const ballRadius = 10;
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, ballRadius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBall();
// Collision detection - left and right walls
if (x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius || x + dx < ballRadius) {
dx = -dx;
}
// Collision detection - top and bottom walls
if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius || y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
}
x += dx;
y += dy;
}
setInterval(draw, 10);
```
---
## Step 4: Paddle and Keyboard Controls
Now we add a player-controlled paddle at the bottom of the screen and wire up keyboard input (left/right arrow keys).
### Defining Paddle Variables
```javascript
const paddleHeight = 10;
const paddleWidth = 75;
let paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
```
- `paddleHeight` and `paddleWidth` define the paddle dimensions.
- `paddleX` starts the paddle centered horizontally. It is a `let` because it will change as the player moves it.
### Drawing the Paddle
Create a `drawPaddle()` function. The paddle sits at the very bottom of the canvas:
```javascript
function drawPaddle() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(paddleX, canvas.height - paddleHeight, paddleWidth, paddleHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
```
- The y-position is `canvas.height - paddleHeight`, placing it flush with the bottom edge.
### Keyboard State Variables
Track whether arrow keys are currently pressed:
```javascript
let rightPressed = false;
let leftPressed = false;
```
### Event Listeners for Key Presses
Register handlers for `keydown` (key pressed) and `keyup` (key released):
```javascript
document.addEventListener("keydown", keyDownHandler);
document.addEventListener("keyup", keyUpHandler);
```
### Key Handler Functions
Set the boolean flags based on which key is pressed or released:
```javascript
function keyDownHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = true;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = true;
}
}
function keyUpHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = false;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = false;
}
}
```
Both `"ArrowRight"` (modern browsers) and `"Right"` (legacy IE/Edge) are checked for compatibility.
### Paddle Movement Logic (With Boundary Checking)
Add this inside the `draw()` function to move the paddle based on key state, while keeping it within canvas bounds:
```javascript
if (rightPressed) {
paddleX = Math.min(paddleX + 7, canvas.width - paddleWidth);
} else if (leftPressed) {
paddleX = Math.max(paddleX - 7, 0);
}
```
- The paddle moves 7 pixels per frame.
- `Math.min` prevents the paddle from going past the right edge.
- `Math.max` prevents it from going past the left edge.
### Complete Code for Step 4
```javascript
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
const ballRadius = 10;
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
const paddleHeight = 10;
const paddleWidth = 75;
let paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
let rightPressed = false;
let leftPressed = false;
document.addEventListener("keydown", keyDownHandler);
document.addEventListener("keyup", keyUpHandler);
function keyDownHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = true;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = true;
}
}
function keyUpHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = false;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = false;
}
}
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, ballRadius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function drawPaddle() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(paddleX, canvas.height - paddleHeight, paddleWidth, paddleHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
if (x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius || x + dx < ballRadius) {
dx = -dx;
}
if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius || y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
}
if (rightPressed) {
paddleX = Math.min(paddleX + 7, canvas.width - paddleWidth);
} else if (leftPressed) {
paddleX = Math.max(paddleX - 7, 0);
}
x += dx;
y += dy;
}
setInterval(draw, 10);
```
---
## Step 5: Game Over
We replace the bottom-wall bounce with actual game logic: the ball should bounce off the paddle, but if it misses, it is game over.
### Storing the Interval Reference
To stop the game loop on game over, store the interval ID:
```javascript
let interval = 0;
```
Then assign the return value of `setInterval`:
```javascript
interval = setInterval(draw, 10);
```
### Implementing Game Over and Paddle Collision
Replace the bottom-wall collision check. Instead of bouncing off the bottom edge, we now check whether the ball hits the paddle or misses it:
```javascript
if (y + dy < ballRadius) {
// Ball hits top wall -- bounce
dy = -dy;
} else if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius) {
// Ball reaches bottom edge
if (x > paddleX && x < paddleX + paddleWidth) {
// Ball hits paddle -- bounce
dy = -dy;
} else {
// Ball missed the paddle -- game over
alert("GAME OVER");
document.location.reload();
clearInterval(interval);
}
}
```
**How paddle collision works:**
- `x > paddleX` -- the ball is past the paddle's left edge.
- `x < paddleX + paddleWidth` -- the ball is before the paddle's right edge.
- If both are true, the ball is above the paddle, so it bounces.
- If the ball reaches the bottom without hitting the paddle, the game ends.
### Complete Code for Step 5
```javascript
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
const ballRadius = 10;
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
const paddleHeight = 10;
const paddleWidth = 75;
let paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
let rightPressed = false;
let leftPressed = false;
let interval = 0;
document.addEventListener("keydown", keyDownHandler);
document.addEventListener("keyup", keyUpHandler);
function keyDownHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = true;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = true;
}
}
function keyUpHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = false;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = false;
}
}
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, ballRadius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function drawPaddle() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(paddleX, canvas.height - paddleHeight, paddleWidth, paddleHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
// Left and right wall collision
if (x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius || x + dx < ballRadius) {
dx = -dx;
}
// Top wall collision
if (y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
} else if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius) {
// Bottom edge: paddle collision or game over
if (x > paddleX && x < paddleX + paddleWidth) {
dy = -dy;
} else {
alert("GAME OVER");
document.location.reload();
clearInterval(interval);
}
}
// Paddle movement
if (rightPressed) {
paddleX = Math.min(paddleX + 7, canvas.width - paddleWidth);
} else if (leftPressed) {
paddleX = Math.max(paddleX - 7, 0);
}
x += dx;
y += dy;
}
interval = setInterval(draw, 10);
```
---
## Step 6: Build the Brick Field
Now we create the grid of bricks that the ball will destroy. The bricks are stored in a 2D array and drawn in rows and columns.
### Brick Configuration Variables
Define constants that control the layout of the brick field:
```javascript
const brickRowCount = 3;
const brickColumnCount = 5;
const brickWidth = 75;
const brickHeight = 20;
const brickPadding = 10;
const brickOffsetTop = 30;
const brickOffsetLeft = 30;
```
- `brickRowCount` / `brickColumnCount` -- how many rows and columns of bricks.
- `brickWidth` / `brickHeight` -- dimensions of each individual brick.
- `brickPadding` -- space between bricks.
- `brickOffsetTop` / `brickOffsetLeft` -- distance from the top and left canvas edges to the first brick.
### Creating the Bricks 2D Array
Use nested loops to create a 2D array. Each brick stores its `x` and `y` position (initially `0`, calculated during drawing):
```javascript
const bricks = [];
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
bricks[c] = [];
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
bricks[c][r] = { x: 0, y: 0 };
}
}
```
### The drawBricks() Function
Loop through every brick, calculate its position, store it, and draw it:
```javascript
function drawBricks() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
const brickX = c * (brickWidth + brickPadding) + brickOffsetLeft;
const brickY = r * (brickHeight + brickPadding) + brickOffsetTop;
bricks[c][r].x = brickX;
bricks[c][r].y = brickY;
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(brickX, brickY, brickWidth, brickHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
}
}
```
**Position calculation formula:**
- `brickX = column * (brickWidth + brickPadding) + brickOffsetLeft`
- `brickY = row * (brickHeight + brickPadding) + brickOffsetTop`
This creates an evenly-spaced grid with consistent padding and margins.
### Calling drawBricks() in the Game Loop
Add the call at the beginning of your `draw()` function, after clearing the canvas:
```javascript
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBricks();
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
// ... rest of draw function
}
```
### Complete Code for Step 6
```javascript
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
const ballRadius = 10;
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
const paddleHeight = 10;
const paddleWidth = 75;
let paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
let rightPressed = false;
let leftPressed = false;
let interval = 0;
const brickRowCount = 3;
const brickColumnCount = 5;
const brickWidth = 75;
const brickHeight = 20;
const brickPadding = 10;
const brickOffsetTop = 30;
const brickOffsetLeft = 30;
const bricks = [];
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
bricks[c] = [];
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
bricks[c][r] = { x: 0, y: 0 };
}
}
document.addEventListener("keydown", keyDownHandler);
document.addEventListener("keyup", keyUpHandler);
function keyDownHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = true;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = true;
}
}
function keyUpHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = false;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = false;
}
}
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, ballRadius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function drawPaddle() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(paddleX, canvas.height - paddleHeight, paddleWidth, paddleHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function drawBricks() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
const brickX = c * (brickWidth + brickPadding) + brickOffsetLeft;
const brickY = r * (brickHeight + brickPadding) + brickOffsetTop;
bricks[c][r].x = brickX;
bricks[c][r].y = brickY;
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(brickX, brickY, brickWidth, brickHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
}
}
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBricks();
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
if (x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius || x + dx < ballRadius) {
dx = -dx;
}
if (y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
} else if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius) {
if (x > paddleX && x < paddleX + paddleWidth) {
dy = -dy;
} else {
alert("GAME OVER");
document.location.reload();
clearInterval(interval);
}
}
if (rightPressed) {
paddleX = Math.min(paddleX + 7, canvas.width - paddleWidth);
} else if (leftPressed) {
paddleX = Math.max(paddleX - 7, 0);
}
x += dx;
y += dy;
}
interval = setInterval(draw, 10);
```
---
## Step 7: Collision Detection
With bricks on screen, we need to detect when the ball hits one and make it disappear. Each brick gets a `status` property: `1` means visible, `0` means destroyed.
### Adding the Status Property to Bricks
Update the brick initialization to include a `status` flag:
```javascript
const bricks = [];
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
bricks[c] = [];
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
bricks[c][r] = { x: 0, y: 0, status: 1 };
}
}
```
### The collisionDetection() Function
Loop through every brick and check if the ball's center is within the brick's bounding box:
```javascript
function collisionDetection() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
const b = bricks[c][r];
if (b.status === 1) {
if (
x > b.x &&
x < b.x + brickWidth &&
y > b.y &&
y < b.y + brickHeight
) {
dy = -dy;
b.status = 0;
}
}
}
}
}
```
**Collision conditions (all four must be true simultaneously):**
- `x > b.x` -- ball center is to the right of the brick's left edge.
- `x < b.x + brickWidth` -- ball center is to the left of the brick's right edge.
- `y > b.y` -- ball center is below the brick's top edge.
- `y < b.y + brickHeight` -- ball center is above the brick's bottom edge.
When a collision is detected:
- `dy = -dy` reverses the ball's vertical direction (bounce).
- `b.status = 0` marks the brick as destroyed.
### Updating drawBricks() to Respect Status
Only draw bricks that are still active (`status === 1`):
```javascript
function drawBricks() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
if (bricks[c][r].status === 1) {
const brickX = c * (brickWidth + brickPadding) + brickOffsetLeft;
const brickY = r * (brickHeight + brickPadding) + brickOffsetTop;
bricks[c][r].x = brickX;
bricks[c][r].y = brickY;
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(brickX, brickY, brickWidth, brickHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
}
}
}
```
### Calling collisionDetection() in the Game Loop
Add the call in your `draw()` function, after drawing all elements:
```javascript
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBricks();
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
collisionDetection();
// ... rest of draw function
}
```
---
## Step 8: Track the Score and Win
We add a score counter that increments each time a brick is destroyed, and a win condition that triggers when all bricks are gone.
### Initializing the Score
```javascript
let score = 0;
```
### The drawScore() Function
Display the current score on the canvas using text rendering:
```javascript
function drawScore() {
ctx.font = "16px Arial";
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fillText(`Score: ${score}`, 8, 20);
}
```
- `ctx.font` sets the font size and family (like CSS).
- `ctx.fillText(text, x, y)` renders text at the given coordinates.
- Position `(8, 20)` places the score in the top-left corner.
### Incrementing the Score
In the `collisionDetection()` function, increment the score when a brick is hit:
```javascript
dy = -dy;
b.status = 0;
score++;
```
### Adding the Win Condition
After incrementing the score, check if the player has destroyed all bricks:
```javascript
score++;
if (score === brickRowCount * brickColumnCount) {
alert("YOU WIN, CONGRATULATIONS!");
document.location.reload();
clearInterval(interval);
}
```
The total number of bricks is `brickRowCount * brickColumnCount`. When the score reaches that number, every brick has been destroyed.
### Complete collisionDetection() with Score and Win
```javascript
function collisionDetection() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
const b = bricks[c][r];
if (b.status === 1) {
if (
x > b.x &&
x < b.x + brickWidth &&
y > b.y &&
y < b.y + brickHeight
) {
dy = -dy;
b.status = 0;
score++;
if (score === brickRowCount * brickColumnCount) {
alert("YOU WIN, CONGRATULATIONS!");
document.location.reload();
clearInterval(interval);
}
}
}
}
}
}
```
### Calling drawScore() in the Game Loop
Add the call in your `draw()` function:
```javascript
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBricks();
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
drawScore();
collisionDetection();
// ... rest of draw function
}
```
### Canvas Text Methods Reference
| Method/Property | Purpose |
|-----------------|---------|
| `ctx.font` | Set font size and family |
| `ctx.fillStyle` | Set text color |
| `ctx.fillText(text, x, y)` | Draw filled text at coordinates |
---
## Step 9: Mouse Controls
In addition to keyboard controls, we add mouse support so the player can move the paddle by moving the mouse.
### Adding the mousemove Event Listener
Register the handler alongside the existing keyboard listeners:
```javascript
document.addEventListener("mousemove", mouseMoveHandler);
```
### The mouseMoveHandler Function
Calculate the mouse's horizontal position relative to the canvas and update the paddle position:
```javascript
function mouseMoveHandler(e) {
const relativeX = e.clientX - canvas.offsetLeft;
if (relativeX > 0 && relativeX < canvas.width) {
paddleX = relativeX - paddleWidth / 2;
}
}
```
**How it works:**
- `e.clientX` -- the mouse's horizontal position in the browser viewport.
- `canvas.offsetLeft` -- the distance from the canvas's left edge to the viewport's left edge.
- `relativeX` -- the mouse position relative to the canvas (not the viewport).
- The boundary check (`relativeX > 0 && relativeX < canvas.width`) ensures the paddle only moves when the mouse is over the canvas.
- `paddleX = relativeX - paddleWidth / 2` centers the paddle under the mouse cursor by subtracting half the paddle width.
### Complete Event Listener Setup (Keyboard + Mouse)
```javascript
document.addEventListener("keydown", keyDownHandler);
document.addEventListener("keyup", keyUpHandler);
document.addEventListener("mousemove", mouseMoveHandler);
```
Both control methods work simultaneously. The player can use arrow keys or mouse -- or switch between them at any time.
---
## Step 10: Finishing Up
The final step adds a lives system (so the player gets multiple chances) and upgrades the game loop from `setInterval` to `requestAnimationFrame` for smoother rendering.
### Adding the Lives Variable
```javascript
let lives = 3;
```
### The drawLives() Function
Display the remaining lives in the top-right corner:
```javascript
function drawLives() {
ctx.font = "16px Arial";
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fillText(`Lives: ${lives}`, canvas.width - 65, 20);
}
```
### Implementing the Lives System
Replace the immediate game-over logic with a lives-based system. When the ball misses the paddle:
```javascript
if (y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
} else if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius) {
if (x > paddleX && x < paddleX + paddleWidth) {
dy = -dy;
} else {
lives--;
if (!lives) {
alert("GAME OVER");
document.location.reload();
} else {
// Reset ball and paddle positions
x = canvas.width / 2;
y = canvas.height - 30;
dx = 2;
dy = -2;
paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
}
}
}
```
**What happens when a life is lost:**
- `lives--` decrements the lives counter.
- If `lives` reaches `0`, the game ends with an alert and page reload.
- Otherwise, the ball resets to center-bottom, velocity resets, and the paddle resets to center.
### Upgrading to requestAnimationFrame
Replace `setInterval` with `requestAnimationFrame` for a smoother, browser-optimized game loop:
**Old approach (remove):**
```javascript
interval = setInterval(draw, 10);
```
**New approach:**
Add `requestAnimationFrame(draw)` at the end of the `draw()` function:
```javascript
function draw() {
// ... all drawing and logic ...
requestAnimationFrame(draw);
}
// Start the game by calling draw() once:
draw();
```
`requestAnimationFrame` lets the browser schedule rendering at the optimal frame rate (typically 60fps), which is more efficient than a fixed 10ms interval.
### Calling drawLives() in the Game Loop
```javascript
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBricks();
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
drawScore();
drawLives();
collisionDetection();
// ... rest of logic ...
requestAnimationFrame(draw);
}
```
---
## Complete Final Game Code
Below is the entire game in a single, self-contained HTML file. This is the final product of all 10 steps combined.
```html
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en-US">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<title>2D Breakout Game</title>
<style>
* {
padding: 0;
margin: 0;
}
canvas {
background: #eeeeee;
display: block;
margin: 0 auto;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<canvas id="myCanvas" width="480" height="320"></canvas>
<script>
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
// --- Ball ---
const ballRadius = 10;
let x = canvas.width / 2;
let y = canvas.height - 30;
let dx = 2;
let dy = -2;
// --- Paddle ---
const paddleHeight = 10;
const paddleWidth = 75;
let paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
// --- Controls ---
let rightPressed = false;
let leftPressed = false;
// --- Bricks ---
const brickRowCount = 3;
const brickColumnCount = 5;
const brickWidth = 75;
const brickHeight = 20;
const brickPadding = 10;
const brickOffsetTop = 30;
const brickOffsetLeft = 30;
const bricks = [];
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
bricks[c] = [];
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
bricks[c][r] = { x: 0, y: 0, status: 1 };
}
}
// --- Score and Lives ---
let score = 0;
let lives = 3;
// =====================
// Event Listeners
// =====================
document.addEventListener("keydown", keyDownHandler);
document.addEventListener("keyup", keyUpHandler);
document.addEventListener("mousemove", mouseMoveHandler);
function keyDownHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = true;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = true;
}
}
function keyUpHandler(e) {
if (e.key === "Right" || e.key === "ArrowRight") {
rightPressed = false;
} else if (e.key === "Left" || e.key === "ArrowLeft") {
leftPressed = false;
}
}
function mouseMoveHandler(e) {
const relativeX = e.clientX - canvas.offsetLeft;
if (relativeX > 0 && relativeX < canvas.width) {
paddleX = relativeX - paddleWidth / 2;
}
}
// =====================
// Collision Detection
// =====================
function collisionDetection() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
const b = bricks[c][r];
if (b.status === 1) {
if (
x > b.x &&
x < b.x + brickWidth &&
y > b.y &&
y < b.y + brickHeight
) {
dy = -dy;
b.status = 0;
score++;
if (score === brickRowCount * brickColumnCount) {
alert("YOU WIN, CONGRATULATIONS!");
document.location.reload();
}
}
}
}
}
}
// =====================
// Drawing Functions
// =====================
function drawBall() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(x, y, ballRadius, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function drawPaddle() {
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(
paddleX,
canvas.height - paddleHeight,
paddleWidth,
paddleHeight
);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
function drawBricks() {
for (let c = 0; c < brickColumnCount; c++) {
for (let r = 0; r < brickRowCount; r++) {
if (bricks[c][r].status === 1) {
const brickX =
c * (brickWidth + brickPadding) + brickOffsetLeft;
const brickY =
r * (brickHeight + brickPadding) + brickOffsetTop;
bricks[c][r].x = brickX;
bricks[c][r].y = brickY;
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.rect(brickX, brickY, brickWidth, brickHeight);
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fill();
ctx.closePath();
}
}
}
}
function drawScore() {
ctx.font = "16px Arial";
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fillText(`Score: ${score}`, 8, 20);
}
function drawLives() {
ctx.font = "16px Arial";
ctx.fillStyle = "#0095DD";
ctx.fillText(`Lives: ${lives}`, canvas.width - 65, 20);
}
// =====================
// Main Game Loop
// =====================
function draw() {
ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
drawBricks();
drawBall();
drawPaddle();
drawScore();
drawLives();
collisionDetection();
// Left and right wall collision
if (
x + dx > canvas.width - ballRadius ||
x + dx < ballRadius
) {
dx = -dx;
}
// Top wall collision
if (y + dy < ballRadius) {
dy = -dy;
} else if (y + dy > canvas.height - ballRadius) {
// Bottom edge: paddle collision or lose a life
if (x > paddleX && x < paddleX + paddleWidth) {
dy = -dy;
} else {
lives--;
if (!lives) {
alert("GAME OVER");
document.location.reload();
} else {
x = canvas.width / 2;
y = canvas.height - 30;
dx = 2;
dy = -2;
paddleX = (canvas.width - paddleWidth) / 2;
}
}
}
// Paddle movement (keyboard)
if (rightPressed) {
paddleX = Math.min(
paddleX + 7,
canvas.width - paddleWidth
);
} else if (leftPressed) {
paddleX = Math.max(paddleX - 7, 0);
}
x += dx;
y += dy;
requestAnimationFrame(draw);
}
draw();
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
---
## Quick Reference: All Game Variables
| Variable | Type | Purpose |
|----------|------|---------|
| `canvas` | const | Reference to the HTML canvas element |
| `ctx` | const | 2D rendering context |
| `ballRadius` | const | Radius of the ball (10) |
| `x`, `y` | let | Current ball position |
| `dx`, `dy` | let | Ball velocity (pixels per frame) |
| `paddleHeight` | const | Height of the paddle (10) |
| `paddleWidth` | const | Width of the paddle (75) |
| `paddleX` | let | Current horizontal position of the paddle |
| `rightPressed` | let | Whether the right arrow key is held down |
| `leftPressed` | let | Whether the left arrow key is held down |
| `brickRowCount` | const | Number of brick rows (3) |
| `brickColumnCount` | const | Number of brick columns (5) |
| `brickWidth` | const | Width of each brick (75) |
| `brickHeight` | const | Height of each brick (20) |
| `brickPadding` | const | Space between bricks (10) |
| `brickOffsetTop` | const | Distance from top of canvas to first brick row (30) |
| `brickOffsetLeft` | const | Distance from left of canvas to first brick column (30) |
| `bricks` | const | 2D array holding all brick objects |
| `score` | let | Current player score |
| `lives` | let | Remaining lives (starts at 3) |
## Quick Reference: All Functions
| Function | Purpose |
|----------|---------|
| `keyDownHandler(e)` | Sets `rightPressed` or `leftPressed` to `true` on key press |
| `keyUpHandler(e)` | Sets `rightPressed` or `leftPressed` to `false` on key release |
| `mouseMoveHandler(e)` | Moves paddle to follow mouse horizontal position |
| `collisionDetection()` | Checks ball against all active bricks; destroys hit bricks, increments score, checks win |
| `drawBall()` | Renders the ball at current `(x, y)` position |
| `drawPaddle()` | Renders the paddle at current `paddleX` position |
| `drawBricks()` | Renders all bricks with `status === 1` |
| `drawScore()` | Renders the score text in the top-left corner |
| `drawLives()` | Renders the lives text in the top-right corner |
| `draw()` | Main game loop: clears canvas, draws everything, handles collisions, updates positions |
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