DX Ball

Relive the golden age of arcades with DX Ball, the legendary, addictive, and intuitive brick-breaking game that tests your reflexes and the physics of bouncing. Your main goal is to control the paddle at the bottom of the screen, bounce the ball precisely at high speed, and destroy all the colored blocks to complete the game’s 50 levels.

The game’s main appeal lies in its impeccably smooth gameplay and its iconic collection of power-ups that drop when you destroy the blocks! As you clear the board, you’ll be able to collect items that grant you advantages such as side cannons to shoot at the blocks, paddle extensions, multiple balls, or the coveted destructive beam to sweep away the last few bricks. Dodge penalties that shorten your bar or unexpectedly speed up the ball! This faithful adaptation lets you enjoy the original game right from the comfort of your home and compete on the global leaderboard.

What features stand out in DX Ball?

• Enjoy the complete original game with 50 levels, perfectly adapted for modern browsers with no downloads required.
• Experience precise, fast-paced bounce physics that reward anticipation and mouse control.
• Collect cannons, giant paddles, multi-balls, and cosmic rays while avoiding traps that shrink your playing area.
• Submit your name at the end of the game and compete for the community’s highest scores.

Always prioritize collecting power-ups and upgrades as soon as they appear, but avoid risking the ball by picking up uncertain power-ups near the bottom edges. Keeping the ball in play will always take priority over getting any upgrades!

Who created DX Ball?

Michael P. Welch developed this game in 1996, drawing inspiration from the classic Amiga game MegaBall and the Breakout / Arkanoid formula in the original game, which was also created by Michael P. Welch in 1996.