Whack-a-Mole
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How to Play
Whack-a-Mole is a fast reflex arcade game. Moles pop up randomly from holes — tap or click them before they hide. Score as many hits as possible in thirty seconds.
Only one mole appears at a time. Missed moles cost nothing but time — speed matters. The grid is 3×3, and the round is a hard 30 seconds with no penalty beyond the clock, so there is never a reason to hesitate.
Each successful hit adds to your score and the best result is kept locally in this browser, so consecutive rounds are really a contest against your own previous best.
Controls
- Click / tap mole — Whack it for points
- Start — Begin the 30-second round
- Restart — Play again
Tips & Tricks
- 1Keep your cursor near the grid center for shorter travel
- 2Don't chase false taps — one clean hit beats two misses
- 3Rhythm improves after a few rounds — stay calm
- 4High score is saved locally — beat your personal best
- 5Because only one mole is ever up, hovering at the centre of a 3×3 grid puts you at most one cell from any target
- 6React to the appearance rather than predicting it — the pop position is random, so prediction only costs you movement
- 7The final five seconds flip the timer to red; use them for safe centre hits rather than risky corner reaches
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is each round?
Exactly thirty seconds of active play.
Do moles stay long?
They hide quickly — react as soon as one appears.
Is there a combo system?
No combo multiplier. Each hit adds a fixed amount, so your score is simply the number of moles you land.
Can more than one mole appear?
No. Only one mole is up at any moment, which is why positioning at the centre works so well.
What happens if I miss?
Nothing. There is no penalty for a miss or a mis-tap — you only lose time.
Is my best score saved?
Yes. The high score is stored in this browser on this device, so it survives reloads but not a different device.
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