This Special Air Hockey Table Belongs in Every Game Room (2024)

AIR HOCKEY IS only as fun as the table allows it to be. If you get a bad air hockey table, prepare for a lukewarm experience. If you get a legit air hockey table, then the excitement and competition will last all day (and all night) long. If you get a bad one, expect to use it once and then watch as it becomes a massive dust collector. To help you avoid the latter situation, we're bringing our collective knowledge of game room upgrades to present the air hockey tables worth the purchase. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Best Air Hockey Tables

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What to Consider

When it comes to shopping air hockey tables, the best is not always the most expensive. It's better to focus on details like size, design (does it have a strong motor?) and material of the table. More on that below.

Size

Air hockey tables come in a variety of sizes. If you're buying a table for the kids to play on, then it's worth looking at a table with smaller dimensions so they can easily reach the puck. If you're wanting a table similar to what you'd find in an arcade, then you'll want to get a table that's at least 84 inches long and 42 inches wide. If you're making an air hockey table the centerpiece of a game room, then an arcade sized table is the way to go.

Design

Some air hockey tables are designed with all the flashing lights and bright colors that exist at arcades. Other air hockey tables are designed to fit in a home better from a decor point of view (as you will see in with the air hockey tables below with wooden accents).

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Material

Engineered wood and plastic are the two most common materials predominantly used for air hockey tables. Plastic will typically be cheaper, but that's not always the case. If you anticipate moving your table around often, then it's worth paying closer attention to the materials used so you're not choosing the heaviest table.

How We Selected

Our editors and writers got together and used our collective experience in buying man cave games to determine the best air hockey tables. When evaluating, we looked at table design, size, and added features. We also looked at price point, as some tables provide better value than others. Lastly, we considered popular opinion from the gaming community on forums like r/airhockey on Reddit.

If you're looking to turn up the heat it doesn't get much better than model from Vevor. You can end up paying thousands for a competition level air hockey table, but this sub-$1000 model has an ironclad build and come with everything you need for all night gaming sessions. We're talking regulation dimensions, a strong motor, a scratch-resistant PVC surface, built-in LED lights, and an arena-inspired electronic scoring system. What more can you ask for?

Mini arcade games are oftentimes just as fun as the real thing. This top-selling mini air hockey table can be placed onto a larger table if you want to stand and play, or on the ground if you want to sit. The electric fan pumps 100 watts, which is plenty for the puck to glide uninterrupted across the surface. For just $80 (and sometimes even cheaper if you catch it on sale) this table with two pucks and two strikers will definitely get you your monies worth in fun.

Unlike the tabletop model we highlighted earlier, this mini air hockey table is more robust and is designed for standing play. Adults can play on this model, but really its best suited for kids. So if you're a parent, or a cool uncle, then this sub-$250 table is worth a look. It features glow-in-the-dark pucks and strikers, as well as glow-in-the-dark trim on the table itself. Our favorite detail though is it's weight, just 75 pounds, making it easy to move and store when not being used.

If you're looking for a dual game setup that gives you pool (as opposed to ping pong) then this table is for you. A latch system allows for secure holding of each side of the table, so you don't have to worry about it shifting or tilting while playing. The air hockey table is regulation size, and the pool table is near (if not exactly) regulation size too. With the purchase you get: four strikers and four pucks, a set of billiard balls (regulation 2.22 inch design), a triangle for setting the balls, two cue sticks (57 inches in length), chalk, and a pool table brush. This is a similar buy to our top pick, except you're paying up a little bit more to get a smarter design and an entire pool setup.

If you're trying to sell wifey on an air hockey table, then this design-friendly model needs to be the one you show her. The rustic accent is sure to match most modern homes, and the full-sized dimensions (84" x 48" x 32") will provide a fun centerpiece for game nights when entertaining friends and family. Two pucks and two strikers are included, as well as a powerful motor and a built-in electronic display that tracks scoring and produces sound effects after every goal. The price of this table makes it a big time investment, but it's a one-of-a-kind design that delivers on looks and function.