Paddle Duel
Classic two-paddle arcade duel against an AI opponent with adjustable difficulty.
- Category
- Classic Games
- Difficulty:
- Medium
- Avg. session:
- 5 min
- Plays:
- 100% in your browser
How to play Paddle Duel
- 1Move your bottom paddle with Up and Down, W and S, or by dragging on touch.
- 2Press Space or tap to serve the ball.
- 3Send the ball past the computer paddle to score a point. First to the target score wins.
- 4Angles matter: hitting the ball near the edge of your paddle sends it off at a sharper angle.
- 5The AI difficulty buttons change how fast and how accurately the computer tracks the ball.
About Paddle Duel
Paddle Duel is the classic two-paddle arcade match: one paddle at the bottom that you control, one at the top run by the computer, and a ball that neither side should let through. First player to the target score wins.
The AI opponent has three difficulty levels that change how fast it reacts and how accurately it predicts where the ball will land, so the same game works as a warm-up or as a real challenge. Scoring the ball at the top of your opponent paddle, or placing the ball near the corners where the AI is slowest, is what turns a reflex game into a strategy game. There is a pause button and an instant rematch, so a five-minute break and a two-hour session look exactly the same.
What’s included
- Three AI difficulty levels
- Angle of deflection based on contact point
- Instant rematch and pause
Paddle Duel FAQ
- How do I beat the hard AI in Paddle Duel?
- Aim for the corners. The AI tracks the ball well but is slowest when it has to travel the widest distance, so a steep cross-court shot beats it more reliably than a fast straight one.
- Can I play Paddle Duel against a friend?
- The current build is you versus the computer. The game loop is isolated in a single component, so a local two-player mode is a small addition.
- What is the target score?
- First to 7 points wins the match, and you can start a rematch instantly from the result screen.