Are you trying to unlock the coveted Korbat’s Lab avatar in Neopets? Whether you’re looking for high scores, easy Neopoints, or a trophy-worthy performance, this guide will help you master the game and learn all the tips, tricks, and bonuses needed to succeed!

The Basics

Objective: Clear all blocks on each level to progress.

• Paddle: You control this with the left and right arrow keys to hit the ball. Keep the ball in play by hitting it with your paddle, as losing it costs a life.
• Enemies (Spyders & Korbats): These critters can redirect your ball randomly, sometimes sending it downward, making it difficult to save.

Blocks

• Normal Block: Takes one hit to destroy and earns you 10 points.
• Hard Block: Takes two hits to destroy.
• Hardest Block: Takes three hits to destroy.
• Indestructible Block: Cannot be destroyed with a regular ball.
• Fire Block: Releases a flame that destroys all blocks below when hit.
• Bomb Block: Explodes and destroys surrounding blocks when hit.

Bonuses

Here’s a quick overview of each bonus in Korbat’s Lab:

• Slow Paddle / Speed Paddle: Adjusts your paddle speed.
• Slow Ball / Speed Ball: Changes the ball speed.
• Shrink Paddle / Extend Paddle: Adjusts your paddle size.
• Extra Life: Adds an extra life to your game.
• Reverse Paddle: Reverses your paddle controls—avoid this!
• Bullet: Fires a bullet that can destroy blocks. Be careful as moving the bullet also moves your paddle.
• Multi-Ball: Adds three extra balls to the screen. Losing these extra balls won’t cost you lives.
• Power Ball: Turns the ball red, allowing it to destroy any block, even indestructible ones.
• Weaken: Reduces the strength of hard blocks by one hit.
• Detonate: Explodes all bombs on the level.
• Mega Bomb: Similar to detonate, but grants all the points you would have received for the exploded blocks.
• Monster Killer: Eliminates all enemies on the screen.
• Flip View: Flips the screen orientation—avoid this if you can!
• Reset: Resets the level, allowing you to earn additional points.
• End Game: Ends your game instantly—definitely avoid!
• Silver/Gold Coins: Adds 50 and 500 points, respectively.

Tips for Getting the Avatar

To unlock the Korbat’s Lab avatar, you need to rank in the top 50 on the high scores list when trophies are awarded. Aim to achieve a score between 5,000 and 11,000 points to make the leaderboard.

Here are some tips to help you succeed:

• Practice Regularly: Set daily goals and work on improving your skills.
• Stay Calm: Focus on keeping the ball in play, even over picking up bonuses.
• Use Cheats Wisely: Type spiderbite for an extra life, destroy for multi-ball, skip to advance levels, and monstermovie to play in black and white.
• Use Shift: Pause the game with Shift to enter cheats without losing lives.

Additional Tips:

• Watch flame color changes! When purple, pressing spacebar allows the ball to move in any direction.
• If you’re about to lose a life, use skip to advance and save your progress.
• Keep calm, focus on the ball, and prioritize survival over bonuses.

Good luck, and may you soon join the ranks of those with the coveted Korbat’s Lab avatar!