THE PLAYBOOK · GG-SCMS
Find your footing in Air Hockey
Read the aim of Air Hockey, then make your first move. Score seven goals before the computer. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Move your paddle against a computer opponent and score through the opposite goal.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Score seven goals before the computer. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
How a round unfolds
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
How your actions work
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
One detail worth checking
You cannot move into the computer’s half. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
A few questions answered
While learning, what is the goal of Air Hockey?
Here is the relevant explanation: Score seven goals before the computer.
While learning, how do I control Air Hockey?
Keep this in mind: Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
As a new player, 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?
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.
As a new player, 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.
