Two paddles, one ball, zero winners. The 1972 arcade tennis classic, rallying forever on your idle screen.
Where video games began: two paddles, a square ball and a dashed net. Paddle Ball rallies endlessly on your idle screen, with blocky score digits and a soft phosphor glow.
Bonus: the score shows the current time.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Paddle Ball in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Paddle Ball FAQ
How do I set Paddle Ball as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Paddle Ball in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Paddle Ball as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Paddle Ball plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Paddle Ball free?
Yes. Paddle Ball is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Paddle Ball a video loop?
No. Paddle Ball is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Paddle Ball slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Paddle Ball costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Paddle Ball run on?
Paddle Ball needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
