Benchmark Games Slap Shot Air Hockey

A high-gloss ice surface. A puck that never slows. Two players, no pause.

Overview

Slap Shot Air Hockey from Benchmark Games is a commercial-grade two-player table built for continuous play in arcade and family entertainment environments. The hockey-themed playfield, powerful blower fan, interactive audio, and bright cabinet lighting combine into a head-to-head unit that fits standard arcade floor layouts at 51 inches wide.

Key Features

High-Gloss Ice-Themed Playfield

The playing surface carries a high-gloss coating designed to replicate the visual texture of ice, giving the table an immediately recognizable hockey aesthetic. The surface treatment supports consistent puck travel across the full playing area during sustained commercial play sessions.

Heavy-Duty Blower Fan

A powerful internal fan generates the air cushion that keeps the puck moving at speed across the full playfield surface. The fan is rated for commercial use and maintains consistent airflow through back-to-back play cycles.

Bright Cabinet Lighting

Onboard lighting illuminates the playfield and cabinet, making the table visible across a busy game floor. The lighting reinforces the ice-rink theme and draws attention to active play from a distance.

Hockey-Themed Interactive Audio

Goal scoring, puck contact, and game-end sequences each trigger distinct audio cues that carry beyond the immediate playing area, adding to the spectacle of an active match on the floor.

Configurable Payment and Redemption

The unit supports coin operation, card reader integration, and optional ticket redemption payout, giving operators the flexibility to configure the machine to match their venue's payment and reward infrastructure.

How It Plays

Each player uses a hand striker to drive the puck across the air-cushioned surface toward the opposing goal, with the blower fan keeping the puck in near-frictionless motion throughout the match. The rapid back-and-forth exchanges are visible across the floor — puck speed and sharp striker contacts generate both sound and movement that read clearly at a distance. Each goal triggers onboard audio that cuts through the ambient noise of an active game floor.

Specifications

Why Operators Love It

51-Inch Width Fits Standard Floor Slots

At 51 inches wide, Slap Shot fits the same floor channel width as most standard arcade game cabinets, making it straightforward to place into an existing floor plan without repositioning adjacent equipment.

Three-Way Payment Configuration

The machine accepts coin, card reader, and optional ticket redemption payout — operators can configure all three independently to match their specific venue setup.

Short Match Cycles Support High Turnover

Air hockey matches run to a fixed score or time limit and reset the table quickly for the next pair of players. The fast-play format means the unit cycles through plays with minimal idle time between sessions.

Dual-Voltage Availability

The 220V option makes Slap Shot compatible with international venues and domestic locations that route higher-voltage circuits to their game floor, removing the need for an external step-down transformer.

Ideal Placement

Arcades, family entertainment centers, bowling alleys, and sports-bar venues with a mixed-age game floor. The two-player head-to-head format suits any location where competitive side-by-side play is part of the floor mix.

Shipping & Setup

We offer flexible freight delivery options, including curbside and lift-gate services. Shipping costs and timing are calculated at checkout based on your location and requirements.

Warranty & Support

Your purchase includes a standard manufacturer warranty and access to technical support to ensure long-term performance and uptime.