Ping Pong Remix
First to 7 wins. The ball speeds up with every hit.
- Move with W and S or the arrow keys. In 2 Players, the right paddle uses the arrows.
- Hit the ball with your paddle edge for sharper angles.
- On touch screens, drag on the board. Space pauses and resumes.
Ping Pong Remix: how it works
The classic paddle-and-ball duel, rebuilt with a neon look and a ball that heats up the longer you rally. Play the computer or a friend, first to 7 wins.
Ping Pong is about as simple as a game gets, which is why it’s still fun. This version keeps that simplicity and adds angled shots, speed that builds with every hit, a rally counter and three difficulty levels. It runs in your browser with nothing to download, on desktop or mobile.
How to play
- Choose a mode on the start screen: 1 Player against the computer, or 2 Players on one device. In 1 Player you can also pick Easy, Normal or Hard.
- Press space (or tap the button) to start. A 3-2-1 countdown launches the ball.
- Move your paddle up and down to meet the ball and send it back.
- Score a point when the ball gets past your opponent’s paddle. After each point, the next serve goes to the player who just lost it.
- First to 7 points wins. Press space to play again.
Controls
| Mode | Left paddle | Right paddle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Player | W / S or Up / Down arrows | Computer |
| 2 Players | W / S | Up / Down arrows |
| Touch | Drag on the board. In 2 Players, the left half moves player 1 and the right half moves player 2. | |
Press space at any time to pause or resume. The game also pauses by itself if you scroll away or switch tabs.
Keyboard not responding? The keys only work while your mouse is over the game or you have clicked on it. That keeps the rest of the page scrolling normally.
Game modes
Easy
A slower, less accurate computer opponent. A good place to learn how angles work.
Normal
A balanced opponent that makes the odd mistake, but punishes a lazy return.
Hard
A fast, accurate opponent. You will need steep angles and a little speed to beat it.
2 Players
Two people, one screen. Share the keyboard, or one on each half of a touch screen.
What makes it different
- Angles are in your hands. Hit the ball with the middle of your paddle and it goes back flat. Catch it on the edge and it leaves at a sharp angle that is much harder to return.
- The ball speeds up. Every hit makes it a little faster, and it glows from white to a warm orange as it heats up. A new serve resets the speed.
- Rally counter. The game counts how many times the ball has been hit in a row. Your best rally is saved for each difficulty, and for 2 Players, so you always have a number to beat.
- Juice. Sparks on every hit, a screen shake when someone scores, and sound effects that rise in pitch during a long rally. Use the Sound button to mute them.
Tips for winning
- Aim with the edges. Steep angles are the best way to beat the computer on Normal and Hard, because it has to cover more distance to reach them.
- Return to the center. Drift back to the middle between shots so you can reach either corner.
- Mix it up. Alternate flat returns with sharp angles so you stay in control of where the ball goes, instead of just reacting to it.
- Start slow. Longer rallies mean a faster ball, so a patient start gives you time to settle in before things heat up.
- Watch the countdown. Use the 3-2-1 to get your paddle in position, because the serve goes toward whoever just lost the point.
A little history
Pong was released by Atari in 1972 and designed by engineer Allan Alcorn. It was one of the first arcade video games to become a commercial success, and it helped launch the video game industry. Its two paddles and a bouncing ball are among the best-known images in gaming, and nearly every ball-and-paddle game since owes it something.
Questions and answers
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Drag your finger up and down on the board to move your paddle. In 2 Players, two people can play on one phone, each using their own half of the screen.
Is my best rally saved?
Yes, in your browser on this device. It is stored separately for Easy, Normal, Hard and 2 Players. Clearing your browser data will reset it.
Why can’t I beat the computer?
Try Easy first, and aim for the edges of your paddle instead of the middle. Sharp angles are much harder for the computer to reach in time.
Does the ball ever stop getting faster?
It speeds up with each hit until it reaches a top speed, then holds steady. Each new serve starts slow again.
Is this the original Pong?
No. It’s an independent remix inspired by the classic, with new features such as angled returns, a rally counter and difficulty levels.
Pong is a trademark of its respective owner. This game is an independent tribute and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Atari.