A classic Pong game built using Python and Pygame where the player competes against an AI-controlled opponent.
The game includes score tracking, collision mechanics, win conditions, and restart functionality.
- Classic Pong gameplay
- AI-controlled opponent
- Smooth paddle movement
- Ball collision physics
- Real-time score display
- First-to-5 winning system
- Game Over and Victory screen
- Restart option using SPACE key
- Clean and simple UI
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| W | Move paddle up |
| S | Move paddle down |
| ↑ Arrow | Move paddle up |
| ↓ Arrow | Move paddle down |
| SPACE | Restart game after match ends |
| Close Window | Exit the game |
- The player controls the left paddle.
- The AI opponent automatically follows the ball.
- The ball bounces off:
- Top wall
- Bottom wall
- Both paddles
- Missing the ball gives the opponent a point.
- The game ends when either player reaches 5 points.
- Pressing SPACE resets the game and starts a new match.
pong-game/ │ ├── pong.py # Main game source code ├── README.md # Project documentation ├── .gitignore # Ignored files for Git ├── LICENSE # MIT License
🚀 Future Improvements
Some features that can be added in the future:
🔊 Sound effects and background music 🎨 Better graphics and animations 🧑🤝🧑 Multiplayer mode 📈 Increasing difficulty levels ⚡ Ball speed progression 🏆 Main menu and pause screen 🎯 Smarter AI opponent 🌈 Visual particle effects
🛠️ Technologies Used Python Pygame
📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
👨💻 Author
Simran Sajid
Built with Python and Pygame.