Whack-a-Mole
Play Whack-a-Mole free on RetroPlayNow: 60 seconds of frantic mole-whacking across 9 holes. Hit the moles for 10 points each, avoid empty swings and earn Retro Coins.
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How it works
Play, earn points and Retro Coins: the shared currency across every RetroPlayNow game. Unlock badges and climb the leaderboard! Your progress is saved automatically on this device.
Whack-a-Mole is the beloved fairground classic that has been testing reflexes for generations. The idea is simple: moles pop out of their holes, and your job is to whack them before they disappear — but only the moles, because every swing at an empty hole costs you points.
This RetroPlayNow version arranges 9 holes in a classic 3x3 grid and gives you 60 seconds to rack up a score. Each mole you hit is worth 10 points, while a missed swing on an empty hole costs 5. The moles start slow, but the longer you play the faster they pop in and out — and at higher scores two moles can appear at the same time, forcing you to choose your target in a split second.
The trick is rhythm, not panic. Keep your cursor or thumb hovering over the grid, track the holes where moles appeared most recently, and resist the urge to swing at random. The players who stay calm score double the points of the ones who swing wild.
When the clock runs out your score is submitted to the RetroPlayNow leaderboard, and the platform converts 100 points into 1 Retro Coin — so sharp reflexes literally pay off in the arcade economy.
How to play Whack-a-Mole
- Watch the moles. Moles pop out of the 9 holes at random. When one appears, it stays visible for a short time before disappearing back down.
- Whack the moles. Click or tap a mole while it is visible to hit it. Every successful hit is worth 10 points.
- Avoid empty swings. Clicking an empty hole counts as a missed swing and costs 5 points. Aim before you tap — accuracy beats panic.
- Survive the speed-up. Moles appear faster as the game goes on, and two can be visible at once. Keep your pointer over the grid and react to the newest pop.
- Earn Retro Coins. After 60 seconds the game ends and your score is submitted automatically. The platform converts 100 points into 1 Retro Coin.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Whack-a-Mole?
Moles pop out of 9 holes for 60 seconds. Click or tap them while they are visible to score 10 points per hit, and avoid clicking empty holes, which cost 5 points.
How long is a Whack-a-Mole game?
Each game lasts exactly 60 seconds. When the timer ends your score is submitted to the leaderboard automatically.
How is the score calculated?
Each mole hit is worth 10 points and each missed swing on an empty hole costs 5 points. Your score can never drop below zero.
Do the moles get faster?
Yes. The moles appear and disappear faster as the game progresses, and later in the round two moles can be visible at the same time.
How do I earn Retro Coins in Whack-a-Mole?
Your final score converts to Retro Coins at 100 points per coin automatically when the game ends.
