Air hockey tables use complicated, expensive fans and ducting to keep the puck aloft. Well, why not shrink all that complexity and stick it in the puck? Tada! Portable Air Hockey! The puck is powered with a fan and floats ready for play to begin. Comes with two hockey bats, two goals and the magic puck. Needs two AAA batteries and a smooth, flat surface. US$14 from Urban Outfitters.

This home air hockey set brings all of the fast-paced fun of the original arcade hit back to your place, without all the heavy lifting. The self-powered puck hovers on a cushion of air – just set up the included cardboard goals on any flat surface, grab the strikers and play ball…or um, puck!

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