Air Hockey

Overview

Air Hockey is an activity found only in the Episodes from Liberty City: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony. It does not exist in the original GTA IV. Tables are located in Liberty City's two bowling alleys. Johnny Klebitz can play against his friends Jim Fitzgerald, Clay Simons or Terry Thorpe, while Luis Fernando Lopez can challenge Armando Torres or Henrique Bardas. If the player comes alone, a random patron steps in as the opponent. Each side uses a mallet to guard its own goal while trying to knock the puck into the other's, and the first to score seven points wins.

Walkthrough

1. Go to one of the two bowling alleys, alone or during a friend outing.
2. Walk up to the air hockey table and accept the prompt to start a match.
3. Steer your mallet with the right stick to block shots and strike the puck toward the far goal.
4. Keep playing until you or your opponent reaches seven goals.

Tips

• Stay between the puck and your goal; it is easier to defend first and counterattack when the puck slows down in front of you.
• Shots angled off the side rails are harder for the opponent to block than straight shots.
• Practice against a random opponent before taking on friends.

Rewards and unlocks

• Required for 100% completion in The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
• Available both alone and as a friend activity.