About Ping Pong
Your child plays table tennis against Oomi, sliding a paddle along the bottom while Oomi guards the top. Where the ball meets the paddle decides where it flies next, and every hit makes it a little faster. Points for Oomi only cost stars, because the match goes on until your child wins.
How to play
- Drag on the table or hold the arrow buttons to move the paddle.
- Hit the ball with the edge of the paddle to send it sideways.
- On a computer, use the left and right arrow keys or A and D.
What your child practices
- Hand-eye coordination
- Tracking a moving ball
- Aiming at an angle
- Staying focused
How it grows with your child
TinyAges 2-4
First to three points. A slow ball, a wide paddle, and Oomi cannot score.
LittleAges 4-6
First to four points, with a faster ball and Oomi missing quite often.
YoungAges 6-8
First to five points. Oomi gets quicker and starts aiming for the open corner.
Big KidsAges 8-11
First to seven, with a quick ball, a small paddle, and Oomi rarely misses.
Play together
Roll or bounce a soft ball back and forth across a table with your child and count how long you can keep it going.
