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Paddle Duel

Against the computer or a friend on one keyboard

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Paddle Duel

An original Ludibre game. No account, no download — it starts the moment you press play.

Shortcuts: P pause · R restart. Your best score stays in this browser only.

Category
Sports
Difficulty
easy
Typical run
3–10 min
Touchscreen
Yes

About Paddle Duel

A perfect pong AI is unplayable: it never misses. Ours has a reaction delay and a margin of error, adjustable across three levels, which makes rallies winnable without being handed to you.

Two-player mode shares the keyboard: one player on the left with W and S, one on the right with the arrows. First to eleven.

How to play

  1. Move your paddle up and down to return the ball.
  2. The return angle depends on where the ball hits the paddle.
  3. A point is scored when your opponent lets the ball past.
  4. First paddle to eleven points takes the duel.

Controls

KeyAction
W / SPlayer 1 — up / down
↑ / ↓Player 2, or the mouse
1 2 3AI level
SpaceServe / pause

Three ways to get better

  • Return with the edge of the paddle to create an angle that is hard to reach.
  • The AI tracks the ball with a slight lag: sharp changes of angle catch it out.
  • In two-player mode, return to the centre between rallies.

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