Yes, it's about time I provide a new free holiday game... and what better time than... well... NOW!

So, here it is "Holiday Break-A-Way!"




No "Rocket Science" here... it's the standard "Breakout" game... but spruced up (if you don't mind my saying) for the season.

To start, simply click... to end, just press ESC... or ALT+F4, or course

There are two alterative backgrounds, and two alternative soundtracks that play on game completion.

The game is slighly different than your standard "Breakout" because this one doesn't end 'till the ball passes your skates... the candy just keeps comming from the sky (sounds like a great place now doesn't it)!

To install, simply download from the link above into a directory, unzip it (retaining the directory structure), and run HBreak.exe (no crazy installer, sorry).

Enjoy... and have a great holiday!

I get an error trying to run this application. Application failed to start because d3dx9_37.dll was not found

Yes... it does require DX9 or greater... you may want to visit Windows Update... something tells me there's likely a few other updates awaiting you.

The update you're specifically looking for is this one.

Awesome! That's great there's another seasonal game here

Woot! Another game fitting to the season. ^^

Too bad I would review this for the AM Newspaper next month/issue since I am reviewing Lost Legacy now...

is this the game alert game ?

Probably not, since the alert is still on.

Yay! Another seasonal game!

Very cute - though I'm mildly terrible at these sorts of games.

So... anyone break 1000 points yet?

As for reviewing for the next news paper... well, perhaps the next game will have to be better synchronized with the paper release... and I've already started on a new game so...

As for the "Alert" game... well... still working on that one... but it's almost ready!

Umm... I'm still at 89 if that makes you feel better XD

An hour later: Yayz I'm now at 270!

I broke 1000 during testing... one tip... you can kick the ball when it comes... the toes of the boots work wonders for those angle shots

lol yeah i figured that one out, but when the tiles are very low and the ball starts going faster, it's hard to aim for the toes and not die XD btw, is that your and Amanda's voices in the game?

No... just a couple free audio tracks I found.

Honestly, finding the right audio is Very Difficult... particularly when you've little time

thanks! i'll giv' it a try

BryceJ,
I have installed the windows update, but am still receiving the error message. I thought I already had DX9 installed...

would be cooler if you added christmas themed point bonuses or items that allow for more effective block destroying. Also, having a shooter that shoots snow balls would be more in theme. Thanks for the game!

Great! I love this kind of seasonal game, especially Christmas one! They are memorable and nostalgic to me.

Well about one month later my high score is 421... still nowhere near 1000 T_T oh well! XD

When i clicked on the download link It says "http 404 not found"