The game utilized the system's touch screen to control the paddle, as well as activate power-ups.
The game was originally released on October 27, 2005, in Japan as part of the "Simple DS" line of products.
D3 Publisher released a localized version of the game in North America under the name Break 'Em All in 2006.
[3] In Tokoton Mode, the player is given three lives at the beginning, and can earn more as the game progresses.
The host selects the stage, and the player completing it fastest is crowned the winner.
The Japanese version has an option to turn on/off the backlight, which is missing from the Western releases.