Whack-a-Mole

Play Whack-a-Mole free online. Moles pop up for a moment — whack as many as you can in 45 seconds.

A quick-reflex classic. Moles pop out of nine holes and duck back down a moment later. Whack them for points, chase golden moles for a big bonus, and build a combo for a score multiplier — but leave the moles in helmets alone.

  • Category: Arcade
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 1 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Whack-a-Mole

Objective: Score as many points as possible before the 45 seconds run out.

  1. Whack a mole while it is above ground.
  2. Golden moles are quick but worth three times as much.
  3. Moles wearing a helmet are off limits: hitting one costs 20 points and your combo.
  4. Every five hits in a row raises your multiplier, up to ×4. Missing a mole or tapping an empty hole resets it.

Scoring

10 points per mole, 30 per golden mole, multiplied by your combo level. −20 for a helmet mole.

Difficulty levels

Easy: moles stay up longer and appear slowly. Hard: fast moles and quick spawns.

Tips

  • Keep your eyes in the middle and react outwards.
  • On a keyboard, rest three fingers on 4, 5 and 6.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Keys 1–9 whack the matching hole (1 is top-left, 9 bottom-right)

Mouse

  • Click a mole

Touch

  • Tap a mole

Whack-a-Mole achievements

  • Mallet Master – Score 300 points in a round.
  • Mole Menace – Score 600 points in a round.
  • On a Roll – Reach a combo of 15.
  • Garden Guardian – Whack 500 moles in total.

Frequently asked questions

Is Whack-a-Mole free to play?

Yes. Whack-a-Mole is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Whack-a-Mole?

Score as many points as possible before the 45 seconds run out. Whack a mole while it is above ground. Golden moles are quick but worth three times as much.

Can I play Whack-a-Mole on my phone?

Yes. Whack-a-Mole works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap a mole.

Does Whack-a-Mole save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Whack-a-Mole are saved in your browser automatically.

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