How to Play Paddle Duel
Control the neon rally
Paddle Duel is a first-to-seven arcade match with collectible power-ups.
Move your paddle vertically, collect pickups with the ball, and trigger the right power-up before the CPU takes control of the rally.
Desktop
Use W/S or arrow keys to move. Space serves, pauses, or resumes. Number keys trigger power-ups when charged.
Touch
Hold Up or Down, drag the play field to reposition, and tap the power-up buttons from the dashboard.
Objective
Beat the CPU to seven points. Normal wins update your record, streak, and best winning margin.
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Ranked Mode
Normal mode is the ranked default. Easy and Hard are practice modes so you can adjust pace without changing leaderboard stats.
Speed Boost
Temporarily increases your paddle speed.
Curve Shot
Arms your next return with extra vertical spin.
Shield
Saves one missed ball before the CPU can score.
Slow Ball
Slows ball movement for a short window.
Winning Tips
- Meet the ball early so you can aim with paddle position.
- Use Curve Shot near paddle edges to force wider CPU chases.
- Save Shield for fast rallies instead of using it immediately.
- Collect pickups only when the ball path stays recoverable.
