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How to play Air Hockey
Take a moment with Air Hockey before moving to another game. Score seven goals before the computer. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Score seven goals before the computer.
How do I control Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
For clarity: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
You cannot move into the computer’s half.
While learning, what format does Air Hockey offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
