README.md

pong-websockets

A one or two player pong game implemented in TypeScript and WebSockets

Game controls

• Use w, s, d (up, down, idle) to control your paddle
• Check "bot mode" if you want a bot to control your paddle for you

How to run

1. git clone https://github.com/buchowski/pong-websockets
2. cd pong-websockets/
3. npm install
4. nodemon index.js or node index.js to start server
5. npm run dev to watch for app.ts changes
6. Game is served at localhost:3000

How to start game

Singleplayer

1. Open localhost:3000 in your browser
2. Choose Singleplayer

Multiplayer

1. Open localhost:3000 in your browser
2. Choose Multiplayer -> New Multiplayer Game
3. In a new browser tab open localhost:3000
4. Choose Multiplayer - Join Multiplayer Game
5. Game will start immediately. The game creator controls the left paddle. The joiner controls the right paddle.