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Whack-a-Mole

Nine burrows and a quick-fire garden challenge. Catch popping moles, chase golden visitors and build a clean hit streak.

1 minSolo Made for touch
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Weekly leaderboard · your best run this week counts · resets Monday 00:00 UTCIn 30 seconds, each mole scores 10 and a golden mole 50, multiplied up to ×4 by your hit streak.

  • Tap the popping moles
  • Chain hits for up to ×4
  • Golden moles score 5×
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A little about the game

Meet Whack-a-Mole

Nine burrows and a quick-fire garden challenge. Catch popping moles, chase golden visitors and build a clean hit streak.

How to play Whack-a-Mole

Tap a mole while it is above ground, or press keys 1–9 for the matching hole (top row is 1–3). Five hits in a row raise your multiplier, up to ×4; a miss or an escaped mole resets it. Golden moles are worth 5×. Score as much as you can in 30 seconds.

A tip for your next run

Watch the whole garden; a golden mole is worth the extra attention.

Quick answers about Whack-a-Mole

What is Whack-a-Mole?

Whack-a-Mole is a free arcade game you play in your browser. It is also listed under Retro Classics and Quick Play. Nine burrows and a quick-fire garden challenge. Catch popping moles, chase golden visitors and build a clean hit streak.

Is Whack-a-Mole free to play?

Yes. Whack-a-Mole is free on SlayArcade, with no download or install. It runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and mobile.

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

Yes. Whack-a-Mole works in the browser on phones and tablets with touch controls, and on a computer with a mouse or keyboard. The how-to-play section on this page lists the exact controls.

How long does a game of Whack-a-Mole take?

A session takes about 1 min.

How many people can play Whack-a-Mole?

Whack-a-Mole is a single-player game.

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