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Understand the basics of Air Hockey
Make Air Hockey your next activity in the game library. Score seven goals before the computer. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
A focus for your next round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Score seven goals before the computer. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Follow these playing steps
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
Keyboard and screen controls
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A closer look at one example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions that come up during play
For this browser game, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: Score seven goals before the computer.
How do I control Air Hockey?
For clarity: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
When I return, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
Before I begin, what format does Air Hockey offer?
For clarity: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
For this browser game, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.