Pong

Pong is the historic 1972 sports arcade game created by Allan Alcorn at Atari that launched the commercial video game industry. Recreating table tennis on a minimalist monochrome cathode-ray screen, Pong is the quintessential gaming classic.

Two vertical paddles guard their respective sides of the screen while a square ball bounces back and forth across the dashed center net line. As rallies continue, the ball accelerates with every paddle deflection, testing players' reaction speed and hand-eye coordination.

Play against a responsive computer opponent or grab a friend for retro two-player head-to-head competition where simple controls deliver timeless, tense competitive excitement.

How to play Pong

1. Player 1: Use W and S or mouse movement to slide your left paddle up and down.
2. Player 2: Use Up and Down Arrow keys to slide the right paddle up and down.
3. Deflect the bouncing ball back across the net to prevent it from passing your baseline.
4. Score a point every time your opponent misses the ball; the first player to 11 points wins the match.

Tips for winning and high scores

• Angle your returns: hitting the ball with the outer edges of your paddle returns it at sharp, difficult angles.
• Anticipate the bounce: observe the angle of incidence as the ball hits the top and bottom walls to position early.
• Stay near the vertical center of the screen between volleys so you can react quickly to high or low shots.
• In high-speed rallies, make small, controlled movements rather than wildly chasing the ball.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pong free to play?
Yes, it is completely free to play directly in your web browser on Blooket1 with no downloads or installs required.

Can I play Pong on a school Chromebook or mobile?
Yes, it runs smoothly in any modern browser including Chrome on Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Does my progress save automatically?
Your high scores, achievements, and unlocked upgrades are stored locally in your browser so you can continue where you left off.