Table Hockey

An air hockey table works by floating the puck on a thin cushion of air. A blower motor inside the table pushes air up through hundreds of tiny holes in the playing surface, which lifts the puck and nearly eliminates friction. Players use handheld pushers to strike the puck and defend the goal at their end, and a stronger blower gives a better float.

A full-size air hockey table runs roughly 7 to 8 feet long. The full-size tables on this page are 7-foot models measuring 83 to 84 inches long and 42 inches wide, and they weigh from 120 to 139 pounds. Leave clearance at both ends of the table so players have room to move during rallies.

Yes, table top air hockey suits a small space because each game sets up almost anywhere and stores away when you are done. The Mainstreet Classics tabletop models here are compact and portable and weigh from under 5 to 29 pounds. Each is a two-player game that comes with two pushers and pucks.

Every Fat Cat air hockey table here is a two-player table with automatic scoring, and each includes pucks and pushers and needs assembly. Beyond those basics, individual tables list extras such as a scoreboard game timer or an LED-lit playfield that flashes when a player scores, so check each table's details for the features you want.

To clean an air hockey table, wipe the playing surface and clear the tiny air holes. Dust, hair and debris clog those holes over time and weaken the air cushion, which makes the puck drag. Running a vacuum over the surface or pushing a thin pin through blocked holes helps restore airflow, and it is worth checking the blower intake underneath for dust as well.