THE PLAYBOOK · DP2SX
Air Hockey: instructions and practice
Make Air Hockey your next activity in the game library. Score seven goals before the computer. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Bring this focus to a round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Score seven goals before the computer. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
How a round unfolds
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
How to use the 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.
An example before you play
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Pay attention to this rule
You cannot move into the computer’s half. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Further help with the game
Before I begin, 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?
For clarity: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Air Hockey?
For clarity: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
On this playing page, what format does Air Hockey offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
On this playing page, 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.
