Cursor Ball

by fishyramen

Cursor Ball is a minimal 2D reflex game where you deflect a ball using your cursor while managing pressure from a shrinking timer. The goal is to keep the ball from reaching your back wall and outlast the bot (I plan on adding multiplayer but maybe some other time).

How to Run

1. Download or clone the repository.
2. Open index.html in any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).
3. No build step or server required.

Optional (recommended for development): npx serve

How to Play

• Move your mouse to control the cursor dot.
• Hit the ball by touching it while it is on your side.
• You may hit the ball multiple times on your side as long as your timer is not empty.
• The timer only drains when the ball is inside your zone and recharges while the ball is away.
• If the ball touches your back wall or your timer reaches zero, you lose the point.

Win Conditions

• First to 7 points wins.
• Win by 2.
• At 6–6, Sudden Death activates with faster ball speed and shorter timers.

Controls

• Mouse: Move cursor
• P: Pause
• R: Restart
• Esc: Settings

Settings

• Bot level: Controls reaction speed and accuracy
• Prediction: How well the bot reads your movement
• Playstyle: Defense to offense balance
• Sound and volume
• Fullscreen toggle

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