THE PLAYBOOK · PT-BUS
How to play Air Hockey
Start Air Hockey in your browser at PT-BUS. Score seven goals before the computer. The page pairs the game with rules before speed, an example and answers about this edition.
Bounded-speed computer and simplified disc physics.
Rules before speed
Work slowly for one round. Explain the rule behind each choice before trying to improve your score or completion time.
Your goal
Score seven goals before the computer.
Step by step
- Start.
- Move your mallet within the lower half.
- Strike toward the upper goal.
- Goals reset the puck.
Controls
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
A useful example
An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
Watch out for this
You cannot move into the computer’s half.
Common questions
Which controls should I use?
Mouse/touch movement or Left/Right controls.
Can you show a concrete example?
An angled hit can bank off a side wall.
What is included in this edition?
Bounded-speed computer and simplified disc physics.
