Whac-A-Mole
Whac-A-Mole remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- DC Studios
- Released
- 2005
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (754)
- Last updated
Whac-A-Mole Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Whac-A-Mole on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Whac-A-Mole Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Whac-A-Mole on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Whac-A-Mole" GBA longplay 2005
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whac-A-Mole released?
Whac-A-Mole was released in 2005 for the GBA.
Who developed Whac-A-Mole?
Whac-A-Mole was developed by DC Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Whac-A-Mole support?
Whac-A-Mole is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Whac-A-Mole?
Whac-A-Mole is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Whac-A-Mole for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Whac-A-Mole runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Whac-A-Mole in the browser?
No. Whac-A-Mole streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Whac-A-Mole?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Whac-A-Mole work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Whac-A-Mole this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Whac-A-Mole. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
