Original Relay Nine cover illustration showing the Vector Pong gameplay concept
R9-03 / Original cover artwork for Vector Pong

R9-03 / Tabletop Systems

Vector Pong

Guard your channel against a precise station autopilot.

Typical run
3 min
Input
Keys + touch
Storage
Local only
Ready for input
Score 0Best 0
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Operator manual

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01

How to play

Move your paddle to return the packet beyond the opposing gate.

02

Controls

W/S or arrow keys. Touch players use the up and down controls.

03

Rules & result

The first side to five points wins. Each return slightly increases packet speed.

04

Scoring tip

Track the packet early and use paddle edges to create sharper returns.

How Vector Pong works

The board state and win lines are evaluated locally after every turn, providing immediate text and visual results. Restart creates a clean state without reloading the page, and optional records remain on this device.

Accessibility and devices

The game uses visible text feedback in addition to color. Controls are keyboard-focusable, touch targets are at least 44 pixels, and motion is reduced when your system requests it.

Questions / R9-03

Protocol notes

Is the opponent human?+

No. The station runs a fair, beatable autopilot.

How long is a match?+

Most matches finish in two to four minutes.