THE PLAYBOOK · SZHLJS
How to play Air Hockey
Choose a round of Air Hockey and settle into its rules. Score seven goals before the computer. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. 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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
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. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
What should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: 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 my first round, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
