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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Score seven goals before the computer.
When I return, how do I control Air Hockey?
For clarity: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
While reading the Guide, 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
