THE PLAYBOOK · CDBRM
How to play Air Hockey
Take a moment with Air Hockey before moving to another game. Score seven goals before the computer. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Score seven goals before the computer.
Before I begin, how do I control Air Hockey?
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
For clarity: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
As a new player, 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 this browser game, 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.