Mole Mash
Tap or click each mole the moment it pops out of a hole — or press the number pad (7 8 9 over 4 5 6 over 1 2 3) or Q W E / A S D / Z X C, which match the 3×3 holes. A mole is +1 and a golden ★ mole +5; a ⏰ mole adds time, and a 💣 costs points and time. Every 8 hits the moles pop up faster and stay up for less time. The round lasts 30 seconds.
Mole Mash — a free online arcade game on TotType
Mole Mash is a lightning-fast whack-a-mole arcade game where moles pop up randomly across a 3x3 grid of holes and vanish in a flash. Tap each mole the instant it appears to score points, but watch out for sneaky bombs and grab golden stars for bonus points and slow-motion power-ups. The game gets tougher every 8 hits as moles appear faster and stay visible for shorter windows—can you keep up for the full 30-second countdown? Play free online on any device: desktop, tablet, or phone. Tap, click or use the keyboard, no download — anyone can try a demo run with no account, and a free parent account with a verified email unlocks unlimited play.
- Made for
- Kids
- Players
- 1, or up to 4 online
- Online
- With everyone playing it now, or in a private room with a 4-character code; bots (marked 🤖) fill empty seats
- Controls
- Keyboard, mouse or touch
- Scored in
- pts · posts to the arcade leaderboard
- Shelf
- Action & reflex games
- Cost
- Free — try a demo run with no account (one run, up to 90 seconds, twice a day; not saved); a free parent account with a verified email unlocks unlimited play and saved scores
- En español
- Mole Mash en español
How to play Mole Mash
Tap or click each mole the moment it pops out of a hole — or press the number pad (7 8 9 over 4 5 6 over 1 2 3) or Q W E / A S D / Z X C, which match the 3×3 holes. A mole is +1 and a golden ★ mole +5; a ⏰ mole adds time, and a 💣 costs points and time. Every 8 hits the moles pop up faster and stay up for less time. The round lasts 30 seconds.
Tips & tricks
- Golden moles (★) are worth 5 points instead of 1, and they give you a 4-second slow-motion window to catch more moles—always prioritize them when they pop up.
- Clock moles (⏰) add 4 extra seconds to your timer, so grab those too when the clock is running low, and skip the dark bomb moles (💣) completely since tapping one costs 3 points and 2 seconds.
- Don't jump the gun: a tap in the very first instant of a pop doesn't count, so hit each mole once it's up—you still have until it ducks back down.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Mole Mash?
Tap or click each mole the moment it pops out of a hole on the game board. Every hit scores +1 point (or +5 for golden moles). Avoid the bomb moles, grab the clock moles to add time, and see how many you can mash before the 30-second timer runs out.
How do you score points and level up in Mole Mash?
You score +1 for each normal mole, +5 for golden moles (with a slow-motion bonus), and lose 3 points if you tap a bomb. You level up every 8 successful hits, and each new level makes the moles appear faster and disappear quicker—it's a real speed challenge.
Is Mole Mash free to play on my phone?
Yes! Mole Mash is completely free online with no download needed; anyone can try a demo run with no account, and a free parent account with a verified email unlocks unlimited play and saves your scores. It plays perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktop computers in any web browser with responsive tap controls.
Can I play Mole Mash online with friends?
Yes. Open Mole Mash and choose Play online to join everyone playing it right now: up to 4 players a round, all starting together, and the highest score wins. When nobody else is on, computer players marked as bots hold the empty seats, and a real player always takes a bot's place. To play only with friends, make a private room and share its 4-character code. Online play needs a free parent account with a verified email, and players see only each other's nicknames and scores: there is no chat.