🔨 Whack-A-Mole

What is Whack-A-Mole?

Whack-A-Mole is a classic arcade game that tests your reaction speed and focus. First appearing in American arcades in the 1970s, it has become a beloved game worldwide. With simple rules and addictive gameplay, it's enjoyable for everyone from children to adults.

How to Play

1. Select Difficulty: Choose 30 or 60 second mode
2. Start Game: Click the "Start Game" button
3. Whack Moles: Quickly click on appearing moles
   • Successfully hitting a mole earns points
   • Consecutive hits build combo bonuses
   • Missing resets your combo
4. Time Management: Score as many points as possible within the time limit
5. Game Over: Check your final score when time runs out

Game Features

1. Difficulty Selection

The game offers two difficulty levels:

• 30 Second Mode: Quick, intense gameplay
  • Requires fast reaction speed
  • Extreme focus needed for high scores
  • Average score: 30-50 points
• 60 Second Mode: Sustained concentration test
  • Stamina management and focus maintenance are key
  • Must adapt to increased speed in later stages
  • Average score: 60-100 points

2. Dynamic Difficulty System

The game gets harder as your score increases:

3. Combo System

Hitting moles consecutively builds combos for bonus points:

• 1-2 Combo: Base score (1 point/mole)
• 3-4 Combo: 2x score (2 points/mole) 🔥
• 5+ Combo: 3x score (3 points/mole) 🔥🔥

Note: Missing a mole or clicking an empty hole resets your combo!

High Score Strategies

1. Center Focus Strategy

Keep your mouse cursor near the center of the screen to quickly reach all holes. Don't focus on specific holes - maintain awareness of the entire board.

2. Maintaining Combos

Combos are key to dramatically increasing your score. Click immediately when moles appear to maintain your combo. Keeping 3+ combo doubles your score.

3. Pattern Recognition

While moles appear randomly, they typically appear 1-2 at a time. When multiple moles appear simultaneously, handle the closest ones first.

4. Stamina Management

60-second mode requires sustained focus. Don't be too tense at the start - save energy for the later stages. Speed increases toward the end, so pacing is important.

Gameplay Example

Example: 30 Second Mode High Score Scenario

Educational Benefits

Improved Reaction Speed

Trains your ability to recognize and react to fast-moving targets. This is a useful skill in sports, driving, and daily life.

Enhanced Focus

Watching multiple locations simultaneously within a time limit improves visual focus and attention distribution abilities.

Hand-Eye Coordination

Develops hand-eye coordination by quickly converting visual information into hand movements.

Stress Relief

Simple yet addictive gameplay allows you to focus and relieve stress in short bursts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The moles are too fast. What should I do?

Start practicing with 30-second mode. Since speed increases with score, start slowly to adapt and prepare for later stages.

How do I beat my best score?

Maintaining combos is key. Keeping 3+ combo doubles your score, so focus on not missing.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes, it works perfectly on mobile browsers. You can tap moles with touch, and response speed is the same as desktop.

How are best scores saved?

Saved in your browser's local storage. 30 and 60 second mode scores are tracked separately, and you can check them anytime in the same browser.

Is there a pattern to when moles appear?

Moles appear completely randomly with no specific pattern. However, appearance speed increases with score, and sometimes 2 moles may appear simultaneously.