DIY whack-a-mole ideas—perfect for festivals and school fairs!

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Instead of the usual whack-a-mole where you hit moles popping up, this is a way to make a whack-a-mole that you tap from above to push them down.

You’ll need a shoebox-style box with a lid, a plastic wrap tube, milk cartons, colored construction paper, sponges, and colored balls.

You can make it entirely with recycled materials and items from a dollar store.

Cut holes in the box lid about 1 mm smaller than the balls, place the colored balls in the holes, and tap them from above so they drop into the box.

Adjust it so that a child can make the balls go in with a few taps.

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Infinite Whack-a-Mole

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It’s a bit of a large setup, but here’s an idea for an endlessly exciting whack-a-mole game that would even impress an arcade.

You’ll need cardboard, PVC pipes, pool noodles, paper cups, and so on.

Pool noodles can be found at 100-yen shops.

Using PVC pipes as the base, it’s built like a seesaw: when you hit one side, the other side pops up.

By using the seesaw principle, when you hit your side, a mole pops up on your opponent’s side; they hit theirs, and so on—creating an endless back-and-forth whack-a-mole battle.

Set a time limit and face off!

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Great for festivals too! Whack-a-mole made from cardboard

DIY Whack-a-Mole! A Simple How-To Explained for Preschool Use

This is a whack-a-mole made from a box that you can use at festivals and other events.

First, apply double-sided tape to a box-shaped cardboard piece to make the base.

Cover it with colored construction paper or wrapping paper to give it a colorful appearance.

Next, draw circles on the top of the cardboard and cut them out with a utility knife.

Draw circles of the same size on construction paper, cut radial slits into them, and attach them to the holes—this is the key step.

Finally, attach moles to the ends of disposable chopsticks and set them up so they pop out.

The excitement of not being able to see what’s inside is irresistible!

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Turn the handle and they pop out! Whack-a-mole made from cardboard

Simple cardboard craft: Whac-A-Mole

This is a whack-a-mole toy you can make out of cardboard.

It’s fun because when you twist the button on the side of the box, a mole pops out of a hole.

The inside is made from things like cardboard, a plastic wrap core, and rubber bands, using the principle of a seesaw.

There are some fiddly steps, like combining a small square box with a cardboard rectangular prism, and attaching a disk to the wrap core, but it’s impressive how the mole’s head drops down once after being hit and then pops back up again.

Above all, you get to enjoy the real charm of a handmade toy, so give it a try!

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Human Whack-a-Mole

Human Whack-a-Mole

This is a unique human whack-a-mole where helmeted heads pop up one after another.

First, prepare the base by making holes in a large box made from cardboard and decorating it with fun patterns.

Inside, people wearing helmets with mole faces painted on a brown base color get into position and pop their heads out as soon as the game starts.

Set the base to a height where people can hide without feeling cramped, and be sure to use a soft hammer that makes a “pokon pokon” sound.

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Pull the string and it pops out! Whack-a-mole on the go

Science Craft #24: Let’s Make a Quick-and-Easy Whack-a-Mole! [At Home]

Here’s an idea for a whack-a-mole game using an empty box and paper towel tubes.

When you pull the twine connected inside the tube, a mole pops out, and when you whack the emerged mole from above, the string snaps—creating a fun whack-a-mole mechanism.

Since it mainly uses recycled materials, plus items like colored construction paper, it’s easy to make on a whim with supplies you likely have at home.

You can reattach the string to play again, or secure it firmly so it doesn’t come off and enjoy repeated play.

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Whack-a-mole to fix a lack of exercise

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Here’s an idea for a whack-a-mole-style game using a partition, balls, and soft sticks like pool noodles.

First, use the partition to divide the playing area between the “mole” and the person who whacks.

At the start signal, the person playing the mole will pop a ball over the partition or stick out their head.

If a ball appears, hit it with the stick; if a head appears, gently pat it.

This game helps train reflexes and decision-making, so feel free to try it out.

It’s also great for getting some exercise.

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