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Shufflepuck Cafe is a science fiction sports game released in 1989 for MS-DOS. Developed and published by Brøderbund Software, it presents a futuristic take on air hockey, viewed from a first-person perspective. Players compete in a space-themed cafe against a series of computerized opponents.

In the game, the player controls a paddle, or bat, to deflect a puck across a table. The primary objective is to score by knocking the puck past the opponent's paddle into their goal. Matches are played to a set number of points, typically fifteen. The player can engage in single matches for practice or enter a tournament, facing opponents in a sequence of increasing difficulty. Each opponent in the cafe has distinct behaviors, with some employing unconventional tactics that alter the standard rules of play.

Gameplay involves using the mouse to move the paddle horizontally to block and strike the puck. Beyond basic deflection, the game includes systems that allow players to modify the playing field, such as resizing their paddle or adding a central barrier. These options can be used by both the player and certain opponents, introducing variable challenges. Progression is tied to defeating opponents in the cafe, with the ultimate goal of winning the tournament by being the first to reach the required score in each match.