use the paddle to prevent the ball from hitting the ground. the paddle can be controlled using the left and right arrow keys.
points accumulate the longer you play; every 10 seconds, you are awarded with 10 points.
each game starts with 5 lives, indicated by the hearts in the top right-hand corner. a life is lost each time the ball hits the ground.
the object of the game is to accumulate as many points as possible before your lives are depleted.