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Rules, controls and help for Air Hockey
Air Hockey gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Score seven goals before the computer. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Practice with a purpose
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Score seven goals before the computer. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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.
How to interact with the game
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Learn from a sample situation
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
A mistake to avoid
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Score seven goals before the computer.
For my first round, how do I control Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
You cannot move into the computer’s half.
While learning, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
When I return, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.