In contrast to Arkanoid or Breakout, the bat in Krakout is not at the lower, but optionally at the left or the right border of the screen. Next to the preferred side, you can also set other details in the menu. Music, sound, effects and a scrolling background graphic can be switched on and off. The starting speed of the ball is fixed by a number between 1 (slow-motion) and 6 (suicide).