Hoe & Moles
Castle Defense is a whack-a-mole defense game where you protect your castle by smashing moles popping out of irregular burrows. Combining the instant gratification of classic whack-a-mole with a roguelike growth system, your strategy changes with every cleared stage. From regular moles to bomb moles that trigger chain explosions, fake moles and cats that penalize you when touched, shield moles that require three hits, and high-scoring golden moles that double your coins, every type demands different tactics, making split-second decisions the key to victory. Clear stages by meeting the target mole count and choose one of three upgrade cards after every stage in a roguelike structure, ensuring a fresh combination every time you play. Set mouse traps and sprinkler traps in advance to block mole attacks, and use skills like time stop and airstrike with coins collected from defeated moles to overcome crises. In the King Mole boss battle appearing every 10 stages, you must deflect incoming boulders with taps and attack the moment the mole hides in a hole and enters a stagger state. Defeating moles consecutively builds up your Fever Gauge, and once full, Fever Time triggers with faster spawns and doubled coin acquisition. Keep your combo going and challenge your high score. Enjoy directly in your browser without separate installation, with gameplay records saved across PC and mobile.
Whack Moles
Tap or click on the moles popping out of the holes to smash them.
Avoid Dangerous Moles
Watch out for fake moles and cats, as touching them incurs a penalty.
Set Traps
Prevent mole attacks in advance using mouse traps and sprinklers.
Choose Upgrade Cards
Clear stages to choose one of three upgrade cards and become stronger.
Defeat Bosses
Deflect King Mole's boulders every 10 stages and attack its hiding spot.
How do I tell fake moles and cats apart?
Fake moles have an 'X' mark on their bodies, and cats have ears and whiskers, looking different from regular moles.
How do I use traps?
Press the mouse trap or sprinkler button at the bottom to select it, then tap near your desired hole to install.
How do I attack the boss?
Tap to deflect boulders thrown by King Mole, or attack the moment it hides in a hole and gets staggered.
How does Fever Time activate?
Defeating moles consecutively fills the Fever Gauge, and once full, Fever Time automatically begins.
What effect do golden moles have?
Defeating golden moles grants double the coins of regular moles, making it easier to use skills.
Why doesn't the shield mole die in one hit?
Shield moles have health and require 3 hits to defeat. They last longer than other moles, so adjust your priorities.
When does game over occur?
The game ends when the castle storage HP drops to 0. Be careful as hitting fake moles or cats significantly reduces your HP.
Can I choose upgrade cards again every stage?
Yes, every time you clear a stage, you can newly select one of three upgrade cards to keep growing stronger.
How do I use time stop and airstrike skills?
Use coins collected from defeats by pressing the skill buttons at the bottom. Time stop temporarily halts mole appearances, and airstrike attacks the entire screen.
Where is the high score saved?
High scores are automatically saved to your device's local storage, allowing you to continue your previous record when reconnecting with the same browser.
Last updated: 2026-07-27
