Worst. Game. Ever.

It may look like nothing actually happened. Your paddle is gone. Super. Obviously, controlling the paddle with the mouse isn't so simple.

But don't despair. Try placing your mouse at the left edge of the screen, and then move it very, very slowly. You should see your paddle pass rapidly across the screen. You'll notice that even the tiniest horizontal movement of your mouse sends the paddle rocketing off into Never Neverland. This will not do.

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