Atari 2600

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey is an ice hockey game for one player against the computer or two players. Each team consists of two players, one offensive and one defensive. At any given time one player is active and can be controlled while the other remains inactive; if the puck is near your goal then the defensive player becomes active, otherwise you control the offensive player. Each player has the ability to shoot the puck at a variety of angles, and can even body check their opponent! The game lasts for three minutes, and whoever scores more points by the end of that time wins. The game can be played at normal or high speed, and optionally one of the players can be handicapped to give an inexperienced playe...

Genre: Sports/Hockey
Year: 1981
Developer: Activision, Inc.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

12 achievements · 55 total points

Wow, I Won! Win a game in game mode 1
3 pts
Wow, I Won Again! Win a game in game mode 3
3 pts
Total Domination Win without letting the opponent score in game mode 1
10 pts
Utter Annihilation Win without letting the opponent score in game mode 3
10 pts
And No One Cheered Complete a game without either team scoring a single point (either game 1 or 3)
10 pts
Double Digits Score 10 points in one game (either mode 1 or 3)
5 pts
Forgot My Skates Score a goal without moving (either mode 1 or 3; reset to retry)
3 pts
Slapshot Score a goal from the opposite end of the rink (either mode 1 or 3)
3 pts
Quickie Score two goals within 10 seconds of each other (either mode 1 or 3)
3 pts
heeheeheehee *wheeze* G-GET IT!?! B-BECAUSE MY SCORE IS *wheeze* SIX… A-A-AND YOUR *wheeze* YOUR SCORE IS NINE!?!
3 pts
Who Needs Jerseys Play with a colour related issue
1 pts
Look at the Pretty Lights! Wait around to see the ice rink's secret colour technology on display
1 pts

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Ice Hockey frequently asked questions

How do I play Ice Hockey online with a friend?

Ice Hockey (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Ice Hockey on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Ice Hockey in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Ice Hockey netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Ice Hockey have achievements?

Yes, Ice Hockey has 12 achievements worth 55 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Ice Hockey for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Ice Hockey on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.

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