About Just Another Pong
Just Another Pong is exactly what it says, a Pong game with a few friendly touches. Two paddles, one ball, and the first player to score five points wins. You can play against the computer or against a friend at the same screen.
The paddles move with W and S on the left, and Up and Down on the right. On a touchscreen you tap the upper or lower quarter of your side to move your paddle, which makes it one of the few Pong games that works well on a phone. Controllers work too. Esc or Backspace goes back or pauses, and P pauses and resumes.
It was built as a personal exercise rather than anything fancy, and it shows in how tidy it feels. You can play Just Another Pong online here with nothing to install, and Just Another Pong free means no account either. A match takes a few minutes.
How to Play Just Another Pong
- Pick a game against the computer or against a friend.
- On the left side, move your paddle with W and S, or tap the upper or lower quarter of the screen.
- On the right side, use the Up and Down arrows, or tap the upper or lower quarter on that side.
- Press P to pause and resume, and Esc or Backspace to go back.
- Be the first to reach five points.
What to Expect in Just Another Pong
It's classic Pong, kept simple. The pixel art is clean, rallies are fast, and nothing gets in the way of the ball. If you know Pong, you already know this.
Matches are short, so it's easy to play one and then pass the keyboard for a rematch. Against the computer it works as a quick warm-up, and with two people it turns into a proper rivalry fast. Touch support is the surprise, since it lets you play on a tablet or phone.
Tips for Just Another Pong
- Watch the ball, not your paddle. Get there early and wait for it.
- Drift back toward the middle between shots so you can reach either corner.
- Against a friend, agree who takes the keyboard sides before you start.
- Try a touchscreen match with a friend, one thumb on each side.
- Use P to pause if someone needs a break instead of quitting.
Who Made Just Another Pong
Just Another Pong was made by Hamdy Elzanqali and released on itch.io. It was made by Hamdy Elzanqali with LÖVE and Aseprite, as a project to build a classic game from scratch. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Just Another Pong page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Just Another Pong free?
There's no charge for Just Another Pong. It plays right here on FunClicker.
How do you play Just Another Pong?
On the left, move your paddle with W and S, or tap the upper or lower quarter of the screen on that side. On the right, use the Up and Down arrows, or tap the right side. P pauses, and Esc or Backspace goes back.
How do you win Just Another Pong?
The first player to score five points wins. You can play against the computer or against a friend on the same screen, and controllers work as well as the keyboard and touch.
Can you play Just Another Pong with two players?
Yes. One player uses W and S on the left, and the other uses the Up and Down arrows on the right. On a touchscreen, each player taps the upper or lower quarter of their own side of the screen.
Who made Just Another Pong?
Just Another Pong comes from Hamdy Elzanqali, who published it on itch.io. We embed that build and link to the original.
Can I play Just Another Pong on a Chromebook or phone?
Yes, and it's one of the easier ones to play on a phone. The game supports touch: tap the upper or lower quarter of your side to move your paddle. A keyboard on a laptop or Chromebook works just as well.
Is Just Another Pong unblocked at school?
Just Another Pong unblocked works anywhere this page can open. It needs no download, but school networks run their own filters, so we cannot promise it will load.
Why was Just Another Pong made?
The developer was following a game-development course and found the assignment too easy, so decided to make their own game from scratch. They were also bored, and liked the idea of making classic games for fun.
