Whack-a-Mole Classic

Hit the moles before they disappear! Test your reaction speed with this classic arcade game.

SELECT DIFFICULTY

1

Easy

1 mole at a time, 1.5s visible, spawns every 2s

2

Medium

1-2 moles, 1s visible, spawns every 1.5s

3

Hard

2-3 moles, 0.7s visible, spawns every 1s

HOW TO PLAY

  • Click the moles when they appear to score points
  • Hit consecutive moles for combo bonus multiplier
  • Missed moles result in penalty and reset combo
  • Score as many points as possible in 60 seconds
  • Perfect round (no misses) earns bonus

About Whack-a-Mole

Whack-a-Mole is a classic arcade game that tests your visual reaction time and hand-eye coordination. Moles pop up randomly from holes in a 3×3 grid, and your goal is to click them before they disappear. The faster you react, the higher your score! Build combos by hitting moles consecutively to multiply your score.

Game Features

3 Difficulty Levels
Easy, Medium, Hard with faster moles
Combo System
Chain hits for bonus multipliers
60 Second Challenge
Race against time for high scores

Scoring System

Points are earned for each mole you hit, with combo multipliers rewarding consecutive hits. The combo system is the key to achieving high scores - maintaining your streak multiplies your points significantly.

Point Values:
Base Hit: 10 points | Combo Bonus: +2 per combo level | Max Multiplier: 5x

Missing a mole or letting it escape resets your combo to 1x. Fast, accurate hits are the path to top scores!

Training Benefits

Reaction Speed
Develop lightning-fast click responses
Hand-Eye Coordination
Improve visual-motor accuracy
Focus & Attention
Train rapid target acquisition
Timing Precision
Master split-second decision making
Pattern Prediction
Anticipate mole spawn patterns
Stress Management
Maintain performance under time pressure

Performance Tips

  • 1
    Keep your cursor near the center to minimize movement distance
  • 2
    Watch for multiple holes - moles can appear in quick succession
  • 3
    Prioritize maintaining your combo over rushing every hit
  • 4
    Use peripheral vision to detect moles appearing at grid edges
  • 5
    Stay relaxed - tension slows your reaction time

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1
How does the combo system work?
Hit moles consecutively without missing to build your combo multiplier (up to 5x). Each successful hit extends your combo, but missing or letting a mole escape resets it to 1x.
Q2
What's the difference between difficulties?
Easy: Moles appear slowly with longer display time. Medium: Moderate speed and timing. Hard: Very fast spawns with brief display times. Higher difficulties test your maximum reaction speed.
Q3
What happens if I miss-click?
Clicking empty holes doesn't reduce your score, but it will reset your combo multiplier. Only missing moles (letting them disappear) or hitting the wrong target counts as an error.
Q4
How is my final score calculated?
Score = (Base points per mole × Combo multiplier) + Speed bonus. Faster hits earn bonus points. The combo multiplier significantly boosts your score, so maintaining streaks is key to high scores.
Q5
Can I predict where moles will appear?
Moles spawn randomly, but watching for empty holes can help. With practice, you'll develop better peripheral awareness and faster reaction to new targets appearing anywhere on the grid.