THE PLAYBOOK · FEINA365
How to play Air Hockey
Read the aim of Air Hockey, then make your first move. Score seven goals before the computer. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo vs computer mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Score seven goals before the computer.
Before I begin, how do I control Air Hockey?
For clarity: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
You cannot move into the computer’s half.
As a new player, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
