How to Play:
Pong is the legendary arcade game that started it all. Control your paddle, return the ball, and outsmart the AI opponent to win the match!

Objective:
Score 5 points by bouncing the ball past your AI opponent. First to 5 wins the match!

Controls:
- Desktop: Use W/S keys or Arrow Up/Down to move your paddle
- Mobile / Tablet: Touch and drag to move your paddle

Scoring:
- Each ball your opponent fails to return = +1 point
- First player to reach 5 points wins the match
- After each point, the ball launches from the center toward the player who conceded

How to Return the Ball:
- Position your paddle to intercept the incoming ball
- Where the ball hits your paddle affects the return angle — edges create sharper angles
- Build speed and angle by returning the ball multiple times

Game Over:
- You win if you reach 5 points first
- AI wins if it reaches 5 points first
- A winner screen displays with option to play again

Difficulty Levels:
- Auto: AI follows the ball automatically — perfect for casual play
- Easy: Slow AI (2.0 speed), moderate ball (3.0) — great for beginners
- Medium: Faster AI (3.5 speed), moderate ball (4.0) — balanced challenge
- Hard: Quick AI (4.5 speed), fast ball (5.0) — for experienced players

Game Features:
- Classic retro styling with modern neon glow effects
- Smart AI opponent that adapts to ball speed
- Ball speed increases with each rally — tension builds with every return
- Angle control — where the ball hits your paddle determines the bounce angle
- Sound effects for paddle hits, scoring, and match start
- Winner announcement with play-again option
- Responsive paddle movement for precise control

Pro Tips:
- Aim for the corners — hitting the ball at an angle makes it harder for the AI to return
- Keep your paddle centered vertically for the fastest reaction to either direction
- On Hard mode, the fast ball speed means you need to anticipate the bounce early
- The AI gets harder to beat as ball speed increases during rallies — stay focused!