Ideal Quick Shot Hockey

"The air powered game where the puck glides on a cushion of air, over 750 air jets!"

Quick Shot Hockey was released by Ideal (Hollis NY) in 1975. The game is a table top air hockey game designed for 2 players. The game measures approximately 2' 10" by 17". The entire frame is made out of 1970's colored plastic, and I wouldn't have it any other way! The goal area is bright orange and encases a bell. Each successful score rings the bell instructing the players to raise the score by 1 point. The game is powered by 4 D batteries, yet oddly works with only 2. I haven't yet taken it apart to see how it is wired up, but I am assuming the extra batteries were simply to make sure the fan reaches its maximum voltage. The fan is a very small fan that is designed just for the game, and in 2012 would be rather difficult to replace. I've already considered modding the area to accept a 12 volt 80mm PC fan, and that might be a future mod. The game is in excellent condition. Besides a few minor bits of dust it appears as if it has not been used much. The battery compartment is exceptionally clean. The fan has absolutely no dust or debris on it. The game plays perfect and I am proud to be its new owner.

One thing I found funny about the game was the on/off switch. It is basically a bit of plastic that slides in between the battery and the connector. Pretty rudimentary but it does the job.

This game was another great thrift store find. I snagged it for $4.

-Another World