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pong 1972

secret · minigame

Pong 1972 is a secret minigame in Asteroid Pong: classic black-and-white pong, hidden inside the retro mode menu. The first to 11 points wins, against the CPU or between 2 players on the same screen.

What Pong 1972 is

Pong 1972 is classic two-paddle, one-ball pong, hidden inside Asteroid Pong.

  • Colors: black and white.
  • Win: first to 11.
  • Opponents: vs the CPU or same screen, 2 players.
  • Controls: up and down move the paddle; with 2 players, W/S and the arrows. Back or Esc to quit.

How to unlock Pong 1972

Pong 1972 unlocks in two ways, both from retro mode.

  1. Unlock retro mode. You need the 3 cartridge pieces (see retro mode).
  2. Option A: Konami code. In the retro menu, enter ↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A on keyboard or gamepad. On a TV remote: ↑↑↓↓←→←→←→.
  3. Option B: a boss in retro. Beat any boss or titan while playing in retro view.
  4. Done. The message secret unlocked: pong 1972 shows up and the option stays in the retro menu.

Pong 1972 achievement

Beating the CPU in Pong 1972 earns the 1972 achievement (beat the cpu in pong 1972), from the retro family, worth 30 coins. See them all in achievements.

The code on the main menu

The same Konami code on the main menu, outside the retro menu, is a different secret: it's covered in secret boss Ω and other secrets.

Frequently asked questions

How do I unlock Pong 1972?

With retro mode already unlocked, enter the Konami code (↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A) in the retro menu, or beat any boss while playing in retro view.

What's the code on a TV remote?

Since the remote has no B and A buttons, the code is ↑↑↓↓←→←→←→, entered in the retro menu.

Can two people play Pong 1972?

Yes: it has a same-screen mode for 2 players, one with W/S and the other with the arrows. First to 11 wins.

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