THE PLAYBOOK · IHAHOOO
How to play Air Hockey
Read the aim of Air Hockey, then make your first move. Score seven goals before the computer. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
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.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Score seven goals before the computer.
How do I control Air Hockey?
For clarity: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While learning, 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?
Keep this in mind: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
When I return, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
For a quick reminder, 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.
