Brick breaker · gpt-5.1-codex-mini
Using the pre-provided phaser.min.js (global Phaser), build a playable brick-breaker game with a paddle (arrow keys or mouse), a bouncing ball, and a wall of breakable bricks with a score. Use ONLY procedurally generated graphics via the Phaser Graphics API or generated textures — no external image or audio assets whatsoever.
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Using the pre-provided phaser.min.js (global Phaser), build a playable brick-breaker game with a paddle (arrow keys or mouse), a bouncing ball, and a wall of breakable bricks with a score. Use ONLY procedurally generated graphics via the Phaser Graphics API or generated textures — no external image or audio assets whatsoever.
{"command":"pwd"}/tmp/ws
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**Creating index.html file** I need to build a single file, index.html, which includes the minified Phaser JavaScript file already present in the directory. I should inspect the contents of the directory to confirm the file's existence. Listing the files will help me make sure I have everything I need to complete this task correctly. It feels like a simpler step, but I want to ensure I'm not missing anything crucial here!
{"command":"ls"}phaser.min.js
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**Configuring ball mechanics** I’m thinking about setting the ball's velocity at the start. To prevent it from getting stuck, I plan to use `ball.setBounce(1)` and `ball.setCollideWorldBounds(true)`. I’ll check if the ball's y-position exceeds 600 to reset its position and velocity when it’s lost. Simplifying the process, I can just place it back in the center and keep track of lives. I’ll also implement input controls for paddle movement and ball release.**Setting up game boundaries** I need to make sure the paddle stays within the defined bounds, using the `max` from the configuration width. I'll set up collision detection and keep the scoreboard text visible. When there are no bricks left, I might restart with a new wall and possibly a new ball. It’s also crucial to track the score; I'll add points when bricks are destroyed and display a message. I’ll create a layout of six rows with 12 columns of bricks and set their size accordingly. Finally, I need to include proper HTML structure for styles and scripts while constructing the file with the right indentation.
index.html (7213 bytes)Successfully wrote 7213 bytes to index.html
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**Reviewing game mechanics** I'm looking into the game mechanics where after life 0, the display shows "game over" and the physics pause. The `launchText` may need confirmation on whether it shows up. I've confirmed the use of procedurally generated graphics, but there are issues with how I clear and create brick walls. I also need to ensure the scoreboard is present. It seems like I could safely remove `resumeScene` since it's not used and might cause errors due to referencing `this` improperly. Time to edit and clean up that unused code!**Refining game reset logic** I'm examining the game logic related to resetting lives. It seems like `lives` is set redundantly to 3 after already being 3, which is fine for now. I need to confirm that the instruction to include "index.html" is met. Adjusting the function to avoid referencing `this` seems useful, so I'll restructure the restart function as a local constant. I’ll also take care of the `ballOnPaddle` and `launchText` elements, verifying that `launchText` gets displayed appropriately after a game over. Let’s ensure the game runs smoothly!**Ensuring game mechanics work** I’m focusing on resetting the scoreboard and bricks to 0, ensuring `score=0` is properly set and the scoreboard reflects that. I need to confirm that the arrow keys and mouse pointer work, as they should. The method `bricks.clear(true, true); createBrickWall` should work since the bricks are defined as a static group. I’ll make sure `ballOnPaddle` is globally defined. I don't think we need some lumps like `const resumeScene...`. It also seems important to check if `launchBall` is avoided while the game is paused, among other things. Let’s tidy this up!**Adjusting game brick logic** I’m looking closely at calling `createBrickWall` with `game.scene.scenes[0]`, noting that `bricks` is a static group and globally accessible. After calling `bricks.clear(true, true);`, I see that `bricks` should still be fine since the group remains, even if its children are removed. I need to ensure `infoText` and `scoreText` are accessible globally and defined before events occur. It looks like I should remove the `resumeScene` constant and optimize the event to reduce redundancy. Let’s clean this up with the edit tool!**Updating event listener logic** I’m reviewing the code, specifically the `resumeScene` function. I think I should remove this block entirely for clarity. I’ll adjust the event listener instead to ensure that when the space key is pressed, and lives are 0, it resets everything cleanly. I'll set the scene variable to `game.scene.scenes[0]` and wrap that in a check to ensure it exists. Also, let’s avoid setting `lives` to 3 twice. Good, it looks much cleaner now. Time to implement these edits!
{"path":"index.html","edits":[{"oldText":" const resumeScene = () => {\n if (lives > 0 && this.physics && !ballOnPaddle) {\n Successfully replaced 1 block(s) in index.html.
Created a fully self-contained `index.html` that loads the provided `phaser.min.js` and implements a procedurally rendered brick-breaker game (paddle, ball, bricks, scoring, lives, restart on space) with all visuals generated via Phaser Graphics.
TAKE IT TO CODE
A single self-contained HTML file — copy it and open in any browser, or reuse the prompt with your own pi-agent run.
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EVALUATION
Brick breaker works with click/wheel breaking bricks, but lives go deeply negative causing broken Game Over states.
Vision grade · anthropic/claude-sonnet-5
MEASUREMENTS
Raw readings from the capture, not a verdict — the grade above is the only judgement. Percentages are how much of the screen changed; the measure under-reports sparse motion on a dark background.