Play Paddle Duel

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Runs fully in your browser. Scores are saved on this device only.

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How to play

Use W / S (left paddle) and Up / Down arrow (right paddle) to move. The ball bounces off the top and bottom walls. Miss it and your opponent scores. First to 11 points wins. On mobile, drag the touch zones on either side.

Tips & strategy

Meet the ball with the paddle moving — the angle of the bounce depends on where the ball strikes. Short, sharp moves control the return angle better than long full-speed slides.

Good for

  • Two-player couch game with no setup.
  • Feels retro but plays modern (vector, smooth).
  • Great fallback when the Wi-Fi is bad — zero network.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play vs the computer?

Yes. The AI has three levels, from "gentle" to "match point".

Does the ball speed up?

Yes — each paddle hit increases the ball speed slightly, capped so a rally always stays playable.

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