The Absolute Chaos of Playing Human Whack A Mole

If you haven't seen a group of adults desperately diving for plastic balls while someone tries to bop them on the head, you haven't experienced human whack a mole yet. It's exactly what it sounds like—a life-sized, inflatable version of the classic arcade game where you are the target. Instead of tiny plastic critters popping out of a machine, it's you and five of your bravest (or most foolish) friends trying to steal "food" while dodging a giant foam mallet. ...

February 26, 2026 · 7 min · Lorna Goebel