Test your reflexes and accuracy in this classic arcade whack-a-mole! Whack moles for points, chase golden moles for bonus, and avoid bombs — all before the timer runs out!
How to Play:
Whack-a-Mole is the iconic arcade reflex game where moles pop up from holes and you must click or tap them before they disappear. But beware — some moles are traps!
Objective:
Whack as many moles as possible before the timer runs out. Chain quick hits for combo bonuses and chase rare golden moles for big points.
Controls:
- Desktop: Click on moles as they pop up from their holes
- Mobile / Tablet: Tap moles as they appear
Scoring:
- ???? Normal Mole: +10 points — the standard target
- ???? Golden Mole: +30 points — rare appearance, huge bonus!
- ???? Bomb: -15 points penalty — NEVER click bombs!
- Combo Bonus: Whack 3 or more moles in a row without missing for escalating combo points
- Your score cannot go below zero — penalties are capped
Game Over:
- When the timer runs out, the game ends and shows your final score
- High score is saved automatically in your browser
Difficulty Levels:
- Easy: Moles stay up longer (1200ms), appear slowly (900ms interval), max 1 mole at a time, 45-second timer — relaxed pace for beginners
- Medium: Moles pop faster (900ms), appear every 600ms, up to 2 simultaneous, 30-second timer — the standard challenge
- Hard: Very fast moles (550ms), rapid 350ms intervals, up to 3 simultaneous, only 20 seconds — pure reflex chaos
Mole Types:
- Normal Mole (????): Brown and friendly — whack it for points
- Golden Mole (????): Shiny and rare — appears unpredictably for triple points
- Bomb (????): Black with a fuse — clicking it costs 15 points and plays a boom sound
Game Features:
- Animated moles that pop up and down with smooth spring physics
- Three mole types with distinct visuals and sounds
- Combo system rewards consecutive accurate hits
- Floating score text (+10, +30, -15) appears at hit location
- Particle burst effects on successful whacks
- Real-time score, combo counter, and countdown timer display
- Speed adjustment buttons (Slow/Fast) to customize difficulty mid-game
- Distinct sound effects for whacking, bombs, and golden moles
- High score tracking saved to your browser
Pro Tips:
- Prioritize bombs — ignore them completely to avoid point penalties
- Watch for the golden mole shimmer — it is rare but worth 3× the points
- Build combos by whacking quickly in succession — consecutive hits multiply your score
- On Hard mode, the 3 simultaneous moles and 20-second timer demand lightning reflexes
- Focus on accuracy over speed — a wrong click on a bomb sets you back 15 points!
Whack-a-Mole is the iconic arcade reflex game where moles pop up from holes and you must click or tap them before they disappear. But beware — some moles are traps!
Objective:
Whack as many moles as possible before the timer runs out. Chain quick hits for combo bonuses and chase rare golden moles for big points.
Controls:
- Desktop: Click on moles as they pop up from their holes
- Mobile / Tablet: Tap moles as they appear
Scoring:
- ???? Normal Mole: +10 points — the standard target
- ???? Golden Mole: +30 points — rare appearance, huge bonus!
- ???? Bomb: -15 points penalty — NEVER click bombs!
- Combo Bonus: Whack 3 or more moles in a row without missing for escalating combo points
- Your score cannot go below zero — penalties are capped
Game Over:
- When the timer runs out, the game ends and shows your final score
- High score is saved automatically in your browser
Difficulty Levels:
- Easy: Moles stay up longer (1200ms), appear slowly (900ms interval), max 1 mole at a time, 45-second timer — relaxed pace for beginners
- Medium: Moles pop faster (900ms), appear every 600ms, up to 2 simultaneous, 30-second timer — the standard challenge
- Hard: Very fast moles (550ms), rapid 350ms intervals, up to 3 simultaneous, only 20 seconds — pure reflex chaos
Mole Types:
- Normal Mole (????): Brown and friendly — whack it for points
- Golden Mole (????): Shiny and rare — appears unpredictably for triple points
- Bomb (????): Black with a fuse — clicking it costs 15 points and plays a boom sound
Game Features:
- Animated moles that pop up and down with smooth spring physics
- Three mole types with distinct visuals and sounds
- Combo system rewards consecutive accurate hits
- Floating score text (+10, +30, -15) appears at hit location
- Particle burst effects on successful whacks
- Real-time score, combo counter, and countdown timer display
- Speed adjustment buttons (Slow/Fast) to customize difficulty mid-game
- Distinct sound effects for whacking, bombs, and golden moles
- High score tracking saved to your browser
Pro Tips:
- Prioritize bombs — ignore them completely to avoid point penalties
- Watch for the golden mole shimmer — it is rare but worth 3× the points
- Build combos by whacking quickly in succession — consecutive hits multiply your score
- On Hard mode, the 3 simultaneous moles and 20-second timer demand lightning reflexes
- Focus on accuracy over speed — a wrong click on a bomb sets you back 15 points!