How the Brick Breaker Scoring System Works
Scoring in Neon Brick Breaker is fully deterministic — the same play always scores the same. Here is every rule.
Brick points
One-hit bricks are worth 10, power-up bricks 15, explosive bricks 15, reinforced bricks 20 and shield bricks 25. Moving bricks add 10. Each hit on a reinforced brick that doesn't break it scores 5.
Combo multiplier
Every brick you break before the ball touches the paddle again increases your combo. Each step adds 10% to brick points, up to double at a combo of 10. Touching the paddle or losing a life resets it.
Bosses and capsules
Each hit on a boss scores 25 points, and defeating one scores 1,000 plus 200 for each boss you have reached so far. Catching a capsule scores 50. Catching a boss spark costs 50.
Clear bonus
Clearing a level adds 250 points per remaining life plus a time bonus: 5 points for every second under the level's par time. Some later levels have an optional time challenge worth another 500.
Stars
One star: clear the level. Two stars: clear it with at least two lives left. Three stars: clear it without losing a life and reach the level's 3-star score, which is shown before you launch.
More guides
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- How to Beat Difficult Brick Breaker LevelsHow to beat difficult brick breaker levels: strategies for steel mazes, moving bricks, shields, explosive chains and the five boss types in later tiers.
- Brick Breaker Tips for BeginnersBrick breaker tips for beginners: patience at launch, centre positioning, reading the trail, using the edges, safe capsule catching and earning three stars.
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