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How to play Air Hockey
Read the aim of Air Hockey, then make your first move. Score seven goals before the computer. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Score seven goals before the computer.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
What should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
For clarity: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
Before I begin, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.
