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Air Hockey: rules and examples
Start Air Hockey by looking at the playing area and its controls. Score seven goals before the computer. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo vs computer mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Build familiarity through play
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
What the game asks you to do
Score seven goals before the computer. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Start here and follow along
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
Making selections and moves
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Check any mode label before starting.
An example before you play
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Pay attention to this rule
You cannot move into the computer’s half. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Score seven goals before the computer.
When I return, how do I control Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
For clarity: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
While reading the Guide, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
On this playing page, 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.