About Shards — Gameplay & Story
Shards — arkanoid online
Shards is an arcade game in the genre arkanoid with 80 levels and glass blocks. You control the platform and break blocks on the field. There is a similar mechanics for hitting the ball in Breakout Champion The game works on PC, smartphones and tablets. The game is great for a short break.
Break the glass field
Shards is a modern version of the classic breakout with unique colored blocks You hit the ball with the platform. You destroy glass blocks on the field. Each level has a unique fractal background. The blocks are located at different angles and change size. Enemies appear on the field — Shardiens. You hit them with the ball. Fans of the genre often choose Brick Breaker.
Collect bonuses and clear the level
The goal is simple: destroy all blocks in the minimum time. You catch bonuses that fall from broken blocks. The laser cannon shoots directly at blocks. The force ball pierces right through them. Multi-ball launches 3 balls onto the field at once. Choose the game speed: slow, normal or fast.
80 levels in the glass world
The game has 80 levels. Each level has a new fractal background and a new arrangement of blocks. The difficulty increases gradually. Blocks become larger, enemies become more active. Choose from 3 difficulty levels: easy, medium or difficult. Classic arcade fans appreciate it Cube Candy Blast for a similar approach to progression.
For fans of classic arcade games
The game is suitable for breakout and arkanoid fans of all ages. Beginners are comfortable at slow speeds. Experienced players choose fast mode. A short session of 5–10 minutes or a marathon of 10 levels — both formats work.
How to pass Shards: guide and tips
- Choose slow speed in the first levels. This gives you time to get used to the ball's trajectory.
- Move the platform with the edge — this way the ball goes at an acute angle to hard-to-reach blocks.
- Immediately catch the laser gun. It destroys blocks directly, without hitting the ball.
- When multi-balling, don't panic. Watch the bottom ball — the rest will finish off the blocks themselves.
- On difficult levels, defeat the Shardiens first. They distract and interfere with calculating the trajectory.
- Hit the ball with the edge of the platform, not the center. The corner kick sends the ball into the side blocks faster.
- Activate the power ball immediately after launch. It doesn't bounce off blocks and clears rows in seconds.
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Platform
Browser Desktop , Mobile and Tablet
Release
11 january 2017
Last Update
11 june 2026