About Air Hockey
Air hockey is a fast arcade table game, and this version captures the quick bounces and hard shots on your phone.
Air Hockey at a glance
| Genre | Arcade game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Drag |
| Typical game length | 3 to 6 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Air Hockey
- Drag your mallet. Stay in your half.
- Hit the puck. Faster swings send it faster.
- Score 7 goals. Before the computer does.
Rules
- The puck bounces off the side walls.
Levels and difficulty
Easy, Medium and Hard computer opponents.
Scoring
100 points per goal plus a victory bonus. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Air Hockey
- Bank shots off the walls.
- Guard the center of your goal.
History of the game
Air hockey was developed by Brunswick Billiards engineers around 1969.
How we built and tested Air Hockey
We tested puck physics and goal detection in automated runs.
Frequently asked questions
Can the computer be beaten on Hard?
Yes, with sharp angled shots.