Pong

About Pong

Pong is the original video tennis game. You control the paddle on the left, the computer controls the one on the right, and you bounce the ball back and forth until someone misses. Where the ball meets your paddle decides its angle, and every hit makes it a little faster. The first player to seven points wins. Pick easy, medium or hard to choose how sharp your opponent is. Play Pong free online in your browser — no download or sign-up needed.

Game Information

Category
Arcade Games
Players
You against the computer
Difficulty
Easy, Medium and Hard opponents
Game type
Classic, Reflex, Sports
Works on
Desktop and mobile browsers
Controls
  • Keyboard: W / S or ↑ / ↓
  • Mouse or touch: move or drag to place your paddle
  • Space or P: pause
Features
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Ball speeds up as the rally goes on
  • Win count saved for each level
  • Sound on/off

How to Play Pong

Objective

Be first to score seven points.

Starting a game

Choose a level and press Start. The ball is served after a short countdown.

Rules

  • A point is scored when the opponent lets the ball pass their paddle.
  • The ball bounces off the top and bottom walls.
  • The bounce angle depends on where the ball hits the paddle: near the edges it goes steeper.
  • The ball gets faster with each hit, up to a top speed.

Controls

  • Keyboard: W / S or ↑ / ↓
  • Mouse or touch: move or drag to place your paddle
  • Space or P: pause

Winning and losing

The first side with seven points wins the match; the game stores your wins for each level.

Tips and Strategies

  • Move toward the ball early instead of reacting at the last moment.
  • Hit the ball with the edge of the paddle to send it at a sharp angle.
  • The computer aims less accurately at very fast balls, so long rallies help you.
  • Use the keyboard for steady control and the mouse for fast corrections.
  • Start on Easy to learn the angles.

Game Variations

  • Easy, Medium and Hard change how accurately and how quickly the computer paddle reacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play with two players?

No, this version is for one player against the computer.

How do I pause?

Press Space or P, or switch tabs (the game pauses itself).

Do the controls work on a phone?

Yes, touch and drag on the field to move the paddle.

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