Pong

Pong is a two-player arcade game simulating table tennis with minimalist 2D graphics. Each player controls a vertical paddle on opposite sides of the screen, moving it up and down to deflect a square ball back and forth. Miss the ball and your opponent scores. The pace increases as volleys continue, demanding faster reflexes. Matches play to a set score, typically 11 points. It's stripped-down competition—no power-ups, no complexity, just reaction time and positioning. The game established core concepts still used in competitive arcade design: escalating difficulty, score-based victory, and head-to-head play. Best suited for players interested in video game history or anyone wanting quick, no-frills versus matches.