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How to play Air Hockey
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Air Hockey. Score seven goals before the computer. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo vs computer mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. The feedback beside the game helps you follow 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
For clarity: Score seven goals before the computer.
As a new player, how do I control Air Hockey?
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
As a new player, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
You cannot move into the computer’s half.
When I return, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Before I begin, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
