Independent online games developer Mindwave Games has announced the launch of the online service for players of Battle Ball, a head-to-head paddle ball game which will instantly remind players of the classic game of Pong. The online service provides player matching, persistent stats, character levels, cash rebates and prize tournaments. A common problem to small budget multiplayer games is the lack of enough players online at the same time, discouraging new players from trying the game. To solve this problem, Battle Ball schedules daily "bonus hours" during which time players receive extra game coins for playing.