THE PLAYBOOK · COEYSHOES
The essentials of playing Air Hockey
Air Hockey gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Score seven goals before the computer. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
Score seven goals before the computer. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The steps to play
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Follow the example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
An important reminder
You cannot move into the computer’s half. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Helpful answers for players
On this playing page, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Score seven goals before the computer.
As a new player, 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?
For clarity: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: You cannot move into the computer’s half.
For a quick reminder, 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.
