THE PLAYBOOK · HBFLCG
Learn your way around Air Hockey
Take a moment with Air Hockey before moving to another game. Score seven goals before the computer. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
Take a closer look while playing
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
Making selections and moves
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
See how the rules apply
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Keep this in mind
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Air Hockey?
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.
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.
