Quick game · Qwiz Rush
How to play Whack‐a‐Target
Bonk the green ones, leave the Grumps.
- Free to host
- Players join by code
- No app to install
What is Whack‑a‑Target?
Whack-a-Target is a reflex tap game. Targets pop up around the board and you bonk the green ones as fast as you can. The Grumps are decoys, so a careless tap will cost you.
It is one of the mini-games built into Qwiz Rush (sometimes written Quiz Rush), the free live quiz you host from a browser while players join by code on their own devices.
- Type
- Quick game
- Players
- 1 or more
- Solo play
- Yes
How to play Whack‑a‑Target
The host launches Whack-a-Target and every device shows the same board.
Tap the green targets as soon as they pop up.
Leave the Grumps alone.
Do not swing wildly. A stray tap costs a point.
A green target that slips away unwhacked also costs a point, so stay alert until time is up.
Host settings
- Launch it from the Mini-games drawer on the host console, between questions or on the leaderboard.
- Players join on their own devices, and the projector shows the round while it runs.
Scoring
- Each green target you bonk scores for you.
- A wild swing costs a point, and so does a green target that escapes.
Tips for Whack‑a‑Target
- Keep your finger hovering instead of resting on the glass.
- Pick targets one at a time rather than hunting several.
- Accuracy matters as much as speed here.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Whack‑a‑Target on Qwiz Rush?
Tap green targets as they appear and ignore the Grumps. Misses and escaped targets cost points, so the cleanest player wins.
Can I play Whack‑a‑Target solo?
Yes. It runs fine with a single player, so you can try it before your room arrives.
Do I need a quiz set to play Whack‑a‑Target?
No. It plays without a question set, so you can launch it from the host drawer at any time.
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Play Whack‑a‑Target at your next quiz
Free to host. Launch Whack‑a‑Target from the Games drawer between questions, and players join by code on their own devices.
- Free to host
- Players join by code
- No app to install