THE PLAYBOOK · 51XIONGFEI
How to play Air Hockey
Make Air Hockey your next activity in the game library. Score seven goals before the computer. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
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
While learning, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Score seven goals before the computer.
On this playing page, how do I control Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
As a new player, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
For clarity: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
For this browser game, what format does Air Hockey offer?
The key detail is this: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
While learning, 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.