Whack-a-mole arcade — tap moles before they hide. 30-second timed challenge for high score.
A mole pops up at a random hole — tap it before it hides!
You have 30 seconds. Each hit = 1 point.
The more moles you whack, the higher your score.
With only thirty seconds, hit rate matters more than raw speed. Hover your hand just above the centre of the grid rather than resting it at the edge, so every hole is roughly the same short distance away and no single mole forces a long reach. The few extra taps you save by not stretching across the board add up fast over a full round.
Resist the urge to chase a mole that is already sinking — by the time your finger lands it will be gone and you have wasted a beat. Instead, keep your eyes scanning the whole grid and commit to whichever mole is freshest. Late in the round moles appear quicker, so a calm, even rhythm scores better than panicked stabbing that mostly hits empty holes.