The 6 Best Air Hockey Tables for Your Home Arcade

ProsFully illuminatedLED light-up pushers and puck for night playConsJust short of regulation lengthThis 7.5-foot-long air hockey table is a perfect size for teens and adults. With a near-regulation 82-inch rink and a 120-volt motor, the air hockey table is both big enough and powerful enough to provide high-level gameplay for even the most competitive players. The table is bordered by multi-colored LED lights that illuminate the rink as well as the two goals. The purchase also includes two rechargeable LED light-up pushers and a hockey puck for in-the-dark action. The air hockey table has a built-in scoreboard that automatically registers and counts goals as they happen in real time. This sensor is also synced up to speakers that play upbeat music throughout the game and sound effects whenever you score.Key Specs Dimensions90 x 49 x 31.25 in.Weight220 lbPrimary MaterialManufactured woodProsLight-up puck and pushersElectronic scoring and corner lightsConsFan isn’t as powerful as some users would likeFor powerful action without the size and cost of a regulation table, this option from Triumph Sports is well worth considering. The 54-inch-long air hockey table is affordably priced yet still offers many of the features of more expensive choices.It features a dual-motor blower, LED corner lights that light up when you score, and a digital scorekeeper that automatically racks up goals as they happen. The air hockey table also has a built-in abacus for manually counting your goals.Similar to other tables on this list, it comes with light-up LED pushers and a light-up LED puck that make it easy to play in dark rooms.Key Specs Dimensions54 x 27 x 31 in.Weight39.6 lbPrimary MaterialMetal, plastic, and engineered woodAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsPortable and storable designEasy to assembleConsNo lights or sound effectsForget the legs and focus on the gameplay. This space-saving 40-inch-long tabletop air hockey table is a win for your wallet and your game. The tabletop design still offers a high-powered, 100V fan motor that propels air to replicate arcade-quality machines, with quiet, even airflow and a smooth, frictionless surface.The air hockey table also has two manual sliding abacus scorers on each end, so you can keep track of your own goals as you play. Because it has no legs, the table can be easily stored in a closet or under the couch whenever it isn’t in use, saving valuable space in your game room.Key SpecsDimensions40 x 20 x 8 in. Weight13 lbs.Primary MaterialPlastic, Engineered WoodProsLeg levelers create even playing surfaceTable tennis surface fits easily in placeConsNo storage for table tennis top when not in useDon’t limit yourself to just one game. This air hockey table also has an attachable top table designed for ping pong. The ping pong table has a mesh net in the center and comes with two paddles and two balls. In order to use it, simply place it on top of your air hockey table and slide it into place.Underneath that table tennis top is one of the higher quality air hockey tables on this list. It sits at 80 inches long for near-regulation size and comes with NHL logos on the table legs and in the center of the rink.The air hockey table also has an LED scoreboard built directly into the rail and speakers that play sound effects while you play. An underrated but well-appreciated feature of this table are the leg levelers. This helps maintain a level and fair playing field for both table tennis and air hockey.Key SpecsDimensions80 x 43 x 32 in.Weight165.83 lbPrimary MaterialPlastic, alloy steelAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsSpace saving design10-in-1 design alleviates need for multiple tabletop gamesEasy to switch between gamesConsSmaller than other full size table gamesFor a serious gameroom upgrade, you might want to go with an all-in-one machine, especially if you’re limited on space. This one offers virtually every tabletop game imaginable, including chess, cards, checkers, bowling, and backgammon. In other words, you can host poker night and wind down the night with an intense game of air hockey, with little work involved. It features over 50 accessories to keep game night exciting, and the space-saving design makes it compact and portable for easy storage. This is a two-birds-with-one-stone situation here.Key SpecsDimensions48 x 42.25 x 31.25 in.Weight51 poundsPrimary MaterialPlastic, WoodProsElevated DesignPowerful 110-volt airflowDigital Scoreboard includedConsMight be too big for certain spacesSome people consider air hockey tables an “eyesore.” Or at least my mom did when I was a kid. The Brookdale Air Hockey Table from Wayfair, though, features an elevated, rustic design and blends in well with modern decor. It offers just as much function as form, though, with a strong 110-volt airflow, in-game sound effects, and a built-in control panel for quick, easy play. Sort of the best of both worlds.Key SpcesDimensions84 x 48 x 32 in.Weight167 poundsPrimary MaterialsPolycarbonate, Manufactured wood Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner's World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce Editor of The Drive and a Commerce Editor at BGR. He’s also overseen gear coverage and strategy at Popular Science, Bob Vila, Outdoor Life, and Field and Stream. He has a strong affinity for cats, Batman, and early 90’s Nicolas Cage films, in that order.Tom Price is a reviews editor for Popular Mechanics while also contributing to Runner's World, Best Products, and Bicycling. 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