Pong

Play Pong free online. Classic paddle duel against a local computer opponent.

Bounce the ball past the computer paddle. The first side to seven points wins. The computer paddle moves faster on higher difficulties.

  • Category: Arcade
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1 player vs computer
  • Typical game: about 4 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Pong

Objective: Score seven points before the computer does.

  1. Press Start game.
  2. Move your paddle (left, blue) to return the ball.
  3. Where the ball hits the paddle changes its angle; long rallies speed the ball up.
  4. You score when the ball passes the computer paddle.

Scoring

100 points for every goal you score. First to seven ends the match.

Difficulty levels

The computer paddle tracks at 170 px/s on Easy, 230 on Normal and 300 on Hard.

Tips

  • Hit with the edge of the paddle for steep angles.
  • Drift back to the centre after each return.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Arrow Up / Arrow Down to move the paddle
  • P to pause, R to restart

Mouse

  • Move the pointer over the court to steer the paddle

Touch

  • Drag across the court or hold the Up/Down buttons

Pong achievements

  • Rally Starter – Score 300 points in a match.
  • Paddle Champion – Win a match against the computer.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pong free to play?

Yes. Pong is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Pong?

Score seven points before the computer does. Press Start game. Move your paddle (left, blue) to return the ball.

Can I play Pong on my phone?

Yes. Pong works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Drag across the court or hold the Up/Down buttons.

Can I play Pong against the computer?

Yes. You play against a computer opponent that runs entirely in your browser, and the difficulty setting changes how strong it is.

Does Pong save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Pong are saved in your browser automatically.

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