THE PLAYBOOK · JINSHENGTEC
Air Hockey: a guide for your next round
Read the aim of Air Hockey, then make your first move. Score seven goals before the computer. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Take a closer look while playing
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
Understand the aim
Score seven goals before the computer. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
From the start of a round
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Follow the example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
An important reminder
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Read these answers for extra help
On this playing page, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: Score seven goals before the computer.
For my first round, how do I control Air Hockey?
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
For this browser game, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 my first round, 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.