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ReadyFirst to 7

Ranked normal

Paddle Duel

Collect neon pickups, trigger power-ups, and beat the CPU to seven points.

W / SorArrowsMove paddleSpaceServe / Pause1-4Power-ups

Free browser game

Play Paddle Duel Online Free

Control your paddle, return the ball, and outscore the opponent in a quick arcade duel.

Playable in your browser with no download.
Rules and controls are available on the same page.
Signed-in players can compete on Rodeyo leaderboards.

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Game Guide

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.

Game Flow

SLW

First to 7

Controls

W / S

ARROWS

SPACE

1 - 4

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.

Rules and Scoring

Move only your left paddle. The CPU controls the right paddle.

Score one point whenever the ball passes the CPU paddle.

The first side to seven points wins the match.

Random pickup tokens can appear after paddle hits during rallies.

Collect pickups with the ball, then use the matching power-up.

Only Normal mode updates wins, losses, best margin, and streak.

Objective

Beat the CPU to seven points. Normal wins update your record, streak, and best winning margin.

7Points to
win

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.