THE PLAYBOOK · GYHUAXIANG
How to play Air Hockey
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Air Hockey. Score seven goals before the computer. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: Score seven goals before the computer.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
When I return, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
Before I begin, 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 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.
