Help - Java Breakout Characteristics       You have 3 lives to defeat the game. Each block is worth 10 points and requires one hit to destroy. Except for the light blue, Dr. Webster, it is worth 50 points and requires 5 hits to destroy. The 'S' power up is a short platform. The 'L' power up is a long platform. The 'F' power up is a laser. Five can be shot at a time. The 'C' power up is catch. The ball will rest on the platform instead of bouncing. This allows the user to aim and release the ball by clicking. The '+' power up is worth 400 points. The '-' power up is worth -500 points. Catching a new power up, losing a ball, and advancing to the next level will eliminate the previous power up's effect.