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Air Hockey: a guide for your next round
Open Air Hockey, check the instructions and begin a round. Score seven goals before the computer. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
An idea for your next attempt
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Score seven goals before the computer. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Work through the instructions
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
How to interact with the game
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
More answers before you play
While learning, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Score seven goals before the computer.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Air Hockey?
For clarity: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While learning, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
For clarity: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
You cannot move into the computer’s half.
When I return, what format does Air Hockey offer?
The key detail is this: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
As a new player, 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.
