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How to play Air Hockey
Choose a round of Air Hockey and settle into its rules. Score seven goals before the computer. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
Controls
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Score seven goals before the computer.
On this playing page, how do I control Air Hockey?
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
As a new player, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Keep this in mind: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.