55 lines
2.1 KiB
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55 lines
2.1 KiB
Markdown
# Super Pong Next Gen
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## What This Is
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A next-generation Pong game built in HTML5 — a complete browser game experience that combines stunning visuals (particles, glow, trails, screen shake) with rich gameplay mechanics (power-ups, multiple arenas/stages). Supports both solo play against an AI opponent and local 2-player on the same keyboard. The full package: title screen, mode select, settings, game over — not a demo, a real game.
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## Core Value
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Pong reimagined with juice and depth — it looks spectacular, plays with twists, and feels complete enough to share proudly.
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## Requirements
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### Validated
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(None yet — ship to validate)
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### Active
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- [ ] Full game with title screen, mode select, settings, and game over screen
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- [ ] Solo player vs AI opponent (with meaningful difficulty)
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- [ ] Local 2-player on shared keyboard
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- [ ] Particle effects, glow, trails, and screen shake — visually juicy
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- [ ] Power-ups that change gameplay mid-match
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- [ ] Multiple arenas/stages with different layouts or obstacles
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- [ ] Win conditions (score-based match structure)
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### Out of Scope
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- Online multiplayer — complexity out of scope for v1
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- Mobile touch controls — keyboard-first for v1
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- Persistent leaderboards/accounts — no backend required
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## Context
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- Pure HTML5/CSS/JavaScript — single file or minimal files, runs in any modern browser
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- No build tools or frameworks required — this is a browser game
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- Target: desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
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- The "next generation" bar means it should make someone say "whoa" when they first open it
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## Constraints
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- **Tech Stack**: HTML5 Canvas + vanilla JS — no external game engines
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- **Deployment**: Must run as a static file (no server required)
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- **Scope**: Single-player and local multiplayer only — no network play
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## Key Decisions
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| Decision | Rationale | Outcome |
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| HTML5 Canvas + vanilla JS | No build toolchain, runs anywhere, full control over rendering | — Pending |
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| Static single-file delivery | Maximally shareable — just send the .html file | — Pending |
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*Last updated: 2026-03-10 after initialization*
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