How to play Paddle Ball

Beat the computer in a fast paddle-and-ball duel.

Play Paddle Ball

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The goal

Beat the computer in a paddle-and-ball duel: first to 7 points wins the match.

Playing

Your paddle is at the bottom, the computer’s at the top.
Drag anywhere on the board to move your paddle (or use the mouse, or the left and right arrow keys).
Tap (or press Space) to serve the first ball.

The ball

The ball bounces off the side rails, so you can bank shots off them.
Where the ball meets your paddle sets its angle: the edges send it out wide, the middle sends it straight back.
Every hit makes the ball a little faster, so long rallies get tense.

Scoring

Get the ball past the computer’s paddle to win a point; let it past yours and the computer scores.
Whoever lost the point serves next, after a short pause. Tap to serve straight away when it’s yours.
Choose Easy, Normal or Hard from New game. Harder computers move faster, react sooner and aim better.
Leave mid-match and you carry on from the same score. Starting a new match mid-way counts as a loss.

Questions

How do you win Paddle Ball?

Beat the computer in a paddle-and-ball duel: first to 7 points wins the match.

Is Paddle Ball free to play?

Yes. Paddle Ball on Everyday Games is free and plays in your web browser on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to download.

Do I need an account to play?

No. You can play without signing in, and your stats and games in progress are saved in your browser. Sign in with Google or Apple to keep them in your account and pick up where you left off on any device.

What modes does Paddle Ball have?

You can play Easy, Normal or Hard. Your record (games played, wins and best results) is kept separately for each.

Strategy guides

How to play Paddle Ball