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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. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Score seven goals before the computer.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While learning, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
While reading the Guide, what format does Air Hockey offer?
For clarity: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
On this playing page, 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.