About Arctic Pulse
Arctic Pulse is a breakout-style game on a frozen night sky. A wall of ice blocks hangs at the top, a glowing puck bounces around, and your paddle at the bottom keeps it from falling into the dark.
How to play Arctic Pulse
- Press Break! to start. Your 10 lives are shown as ice cubes at the top.
- Move the paddle left and right with the mouse, or by touching and dragging on the screen.
- Bounce the puck into the ice. Blocks with stars need two or three hits; each hit cracks them further.
- If the puck falls past your paddle you lose a life and it is served again from the middle.
- Clear every block for a bonus and a fresh wall. The game ends when all 10 lives are gone.
Scoring
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Light block (1 hit) | +10 |
| ★★ block (2 hits) | +20 |
| ★★★ block (3 hits) | +35 |
| ❄️ Crystal block | +24 (triple value) |
| Wall cleared | +100 |
Tips for a higher score
- Where the puck hits the paddle sets its angle: use the edges to steer it towards the remaining blocks.
- Once you open a gap into the top of the wall, let the puck bounce around above the blocks — it breaks several without your help.
- The puck's speed is capped, so there's always time to reach it if you move early.
- Aim for crystals: they break in one hit and count triple.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arctic Pulse free?
Yes, with no ads or purchases.
How many lives do I have?
Ten.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, drag your finger to move the paddle.
What happens when I clear the wall?
You get 100 bonus points and a new wall of ice.