Hasbro Whac-A-Mole Game

by Hasbro

Product Features

• This fun pop-the-mole-back-into-his-hole game features 4 moles with attitude!
• Wait for them to light up and give their sound clues, then whack-away to earn points!
• Electronic talking Mole leads the action and keeps score!
• Play solo, or with 2 or 4 players
• Includes Whac-a-Mole Game Unit, 4 Mallets, Instructions in English and Spanish

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001GDP00
• Item model number: 40509
• Our recommended age: 4 - 8 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,370 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

The classic carnival game of Whac-a-mole comes right into your house in this energetic and highly silly home version. The inherent cruelty of this game is tempered considerably by how much fun the moles appear to be having while receiving repeated blows to the head with big plastic mallets. It must help that each mole gets to wear a helmet, each a different color. One to four players can join in by whacking the critter in front of them during the "sign in" period at the beginning of the game. The object of the game, naturally, is to whack the moles as they pop up and players can choose to have them light up or not. Parents should be aware of course that they are giving big plastic mallets to very young children and the result will almost certainly be that one kid whacks another before too long. It’s just bound to happen. But if those energies can be re-directed toward the moles, this is a fun and silly way to play inside. --Charlie Williams

Product Description

Get crackin' on this electronic, talking pop-the-mole-back-into-his-hole game. This wacky game includes four moles with attitude that light up or give sound cues. Whack your mole to earn 100 points to win. The mole leads the action and keeps score in three different games. No reading required to play. One to four players. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

136 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Game Is A Blast! Highly Recommended!, December 28, 2004

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hasbro Whac-A-Mole Game (Toy)

My son has been asking for this game for weeks, so we got it for him for Christmas. I admit, I thought it might be cheaply made, not to mention aggravating just by virtue of the "whacking".

The moles themselves do not pop up. Rather, a light under their helmets go off, as well as a specific sound (for the easy game). For the hard game, it's sound only.

Initially, there is a "sign in" period where you whack the mole that you want to be yours. This tells the game how many are playing (unless you chose the solo game). You are then told to listen for the sound of your particular mole. Each game, the sound is different. It could be a bird whistle, a cat's meow, a dog bark, Duh!, Yoohoo!, Yeah!, etc. You're then told to listen for the bonus sound.

You get a point when you whack your own mole, as well as when you whack your mole when the bonus sound is made. At the end of the game, you're told who won, and how many points each player got.

My son is 6, and is sometimes not quick enough. But this game is great for reflexes, hand/eye coordination, etc. It's a blast to play, and my son enjoys it, too...sometimes even requesting the hard version! (although it's even more challenging for him to play audio only). Because the sounds change every game, it teaches listening skills and keeps the game fresh.

The plastic hammers are really soft, so they won't do a whole lot of damage should your child choose to use them elsewhere! We've banged the heck out of this game so far, and have had no trouble with its performance...it works perfectly.

Highly recommended!

98 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 3 yr old love it but..., November 4, 2004

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J. Arango - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hasbro Whac-A-Mole Game (Toy)

This was a birth day gift for my 3 yr old daughter. It has 3 options to play "solo", "easy" and "hard" (for advanced players). She loved the game! But after an hour of playing the "easy" option, it stopped playing!

It did not fall and she did not "wack" it that hard (afterall the game is supposed to be sturdy). The only option that would play (after 4 new battery changes) was "hard". I'm so sad, I now have to send this gift back to Amazon and hopefully get another.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissappointed in KS, July 19, 2005

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Fedex mommy "mommy of 2" (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hasbro Whac-A-Mole Game (Toy)

I bought this toy for my 4year olds birthday. We didn't even have it 3 days and it quit working properly. We replaced the batteries several times, but it still quit working. I returned the item to the store and exchanged it for a new one, but the 2nd one we had also quit working properly. My husband and I were playing with both our children, and none of us were hitting it very hard. We are very dissappointed that a game that costs this much can quit working after a few times. I would not recommend buying this.