Whack-a-Mole â The Classic Reflex Arcade Game
Fast, frantic, and endlessly satisfying. Whack-a-Mole is the ultimate test of reaction speed. Moles pop up from their holes at random â your job is to whack as many as possible before the 60-second timer runs out.
How to Play Whack-a-Mole
- Click Start Game to begin the 60-second countdown.
- Watch the 3Ã3 grid â moles pop up randomly from any of the 9 holes.
- Click or tap a mole the moment it appears to whack it and earn 10 points.
- Moles that retreat before being whacked score nothing.
- Speed increases as your score climbs â stay sharp!
- Your best score is saved for next time.
Game Features
- 3Ã3 nine-hole grid with smooth pop-up animations
- Floating "+10" text on every successful whack
- Progressive speed â moles appear and retreat faster as you score
- 60-second countdown timer
- Click and touch support for all devices
- Local high score saved between sessions
Tips to Score High
1. Watch the whole grid
Don't fixate on one corner. Use peripheral vision to spot moles anywhere on the board before they disappear.
2. Click precisely
Clicking a hole that has no active mole wastes time. Wait for the mole to fully appear before striking.
3. Prioritise the center
The center hole (position 5) is equidistant from all other holes. Hovering near center reduces your average travel time per whack.
4. Stay relaxed
Tense hands make slower, less accurate taps. Keep your wrist loose and use the pads of your fingers, not the tips.
FAQ
Yes. Every few points, the mole appearance speed increases. After 30+ points, moles are significantly faster.
No. Missing a mole simply means you miss the 10 points â you don't lose any points for letting one escape.
Yes. Tap the mole the moment it appears. Touch controls work identically to mouse clicks.
Exactly 60 seconds. The timer counts down from 60 and the game ends when it reaches zero.