King Pong

Pong was a monster arcade game hit, & a fair monster hit in home videogames.

It wasn't, however, the first of its kind. As far back as 1958, there was a tennis/ping pong-like game which had variable ball speed & variable gravity.:eek: (Created at Argonne National Labs, IIRC.)

So, I was wondering if it was possible for a different *Pong to be successful before 1971. If it could be, what might it look like? Designed by who?

Also, what about single-player variants? Not just with the 2d paddle disabled, but distinctly different designs. What else could have been done with pre-IC/microchip tech? ( Breakout , frex, seems ruled out...) Is Tetris? Asteroids?

How much does this change arcade games? Home video? Or does it...?
 
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