The garden is full of cheeky moles popping up from their holes. Tap or click each mole before it ducks back down! You have 30 seconds to score as many points as you can — and keep an eye out for rare golden moles worth triple points.
About Whack-a-Mole
The game starts slowly, then the moles appear faster and stay up for less time as the clock ticks down. That gentle ramp makes Whack-a-Mole fun for preschoolers yet tricky enough for older students chasing a high score.
It works brilliantly on touch screens and interactive whiteboards, making it a lively classroom game for a quick energizer. No reading is needed, and every round lasts exactly half a minute.
How to play Whack-a-Mole
- Press Play to start the 30-second timer.
- Moles pop up from the nine holes at random.
- Tap or click a mole to bonk it (10 points).
- Golden moles are worth 30 points — be quick!
- When time runs out, check your score and play again.
Controls
| Click / tap | Bonk a mole |
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Why play Whack-a-Mole? Benefits for kids
Reaction speed
Kids react to sudden visual changes as quickly as possible.
Visual scanning
Scanning nine holes at once trains attention across the whole screen.
Fine motor skills
Accurate tapping or clicking builds mouse and touch control for young children.
Counting by tens
Scores go up in tens and thirties, a natural link to skip-counting.
Energy release
Thirty seconds of fast fun is a perfect brain break for wiggly classes.
Tips & tricks
- Keep your eyes in the middle of the garden so you can see every hole.
- Don’t chase moles that are already going down — look for the next one.
- Golden moles stay up for a short time: tap them first!
🍎 Using Whack-a-Mole in the classroom
Project Whack-a-Mole on the interactive whiteboard and invite students up one by one for a 30-second turn while the class counts the score in tens. It is a great way to energize the room before a focused task.
Whack-a-Mole – frequently asked questions
How long is a game of Whack-a-Mole?
Each round lasts 30 seconds.
What are golden moles?
Golden moles are rare and worth 30 points instead of 10.
Can I play on an interactive whiteboard?
Yes — just tap the moles. It also works with a mouse, trackpad or touchscreen.
