THE PLAYBOOK · HKCYJC
Air Hockey: instructions and practice
Choose a round of Air Hockey and settle into its rules. 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. Look at what changes after your first action.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
A small practice goal
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.
The goal to keep in mind
Score seven goals before the computer. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
Start here and follow along
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
Learn from a sample situation
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
A few questions answered
What is the goal of Air Hockey?
The key detail is this: Score seven goals before the computer.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
What should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
Before I begin, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
While learning, which play mode does Air Hockey use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo vs computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
