Whack-a-Target
Targets pop up across the grid and vanish fast. Whack as many as you can in the round — a rapid-fire test of reflexes, aim and accuracy.
Targets that vanish unclicked count as escaped.
What is a good whack-a-target score?
Several targets are live at once and each runs its own disappearing timer, so this rewards scanning the whole grid rather than reacting to one spot.
| Rating | Targets hit per round | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | Under 15 hits | Targets are vanishing before they get spotted. |
| AverageMost people | 15–25 hits | Reacting to targets one at a time as they appear. |
| Good | 25–35 hits | Scanning the grid instead of fixating on a single area. |
| Strong | 35–45 hits | Prioritising targets that are about to expire. |
| Exceptional | 45+ hits | Near-continuous hitting with very little wasted movement. |
Reading the numbers: Keeping your gaze near the centre of the grid and using peripheral vision to catch new targets works better than tracking each one directly — the eye movement to look straight at a target often costs more time than the click saves.
Several targets, each on its own clock.
Targets expire whether you reach them or not, so the round rewards scanning over fixating.
Multiple pop-ups
Several targets can be live at once.
30-second round
A timed sprint to rack up hits.
Hits and escapes
Targets that vanish unclicked count against you.
Best count saved
Your highest hit total is stored locally.
Fast switching
Rewards moving quickly between targets.
Private by default
Hit totals stay in your browser between rounds.
How a round plays.
Pop up, stay briefly, disappear — repeatedly and all over the grid.
Start the round
Click to begin the 30-second game.
Spot the pop-ups
Targets appear across the grid.
Hit them fast
Click before each one disappears.
Maximise hits
Keep your accuracy up as you rack them up.
What whacking targets trains.
Fast visual search for when more than one thing needs your attention.
Reflex and scanning
Train reacting to several things at once.
Fast-game warm-up
Prime your reflexes before a hectic match.
Target switching
Practise jumping between fast-appearing targets.
High-energy focus
A punchy drill to sharpen attention.
Compete for hits
Trade high scores with friends.
Track reflexes
See your hit count improve over time.
How whack-a-target works
Targets pop up at random cells and stay for only a moment — sometimes several at once. Click them before they disappear. Over a 30-second round you rack up hits, while targets that vanish unclicked count as escaped and lower your accuracy.
Unlike the aim trainer's one-at-a-time flow, this rewards fast visual scanningacross the whole grid and quick target switching under pressure. Keep your eyes moving and prioritise the targets about to disappear. Your best hit count is saved locally.
Whack-a-Target questions, answered.
How do you play whack-a-target?
Targets appear at random cells for a short time, then disappear. Click them before they vanish. The more you hit in the round, the higher your score — but missed clicks count against your accuracy.
How is it different from the aim trainer?
The aim trainer shows one target at a time and is scored on total time for 30 targets. Whack-a-target shows several at once, each on its own timer, so it tests fast target switching under pressure.
How can I score higher?
Keep your eyes moving across the whole grid rather than fixating on one spot, and prioritise targets that are about to disappear. Smooth, accurate clicks beat frantic ones.
Is it good reflex training?
Yes — it trains rapid visual scanning and target acquisition, which carry over to fast-paced games and any task that needs you to react to several things appearing at once.
Tests closest to the Whack-a-Target test.
Tests where reacting isn't enough — you also have to move the cursor to the right place and land the click.
Hand-Eye
Targets appear and move around the screen. Click each one as fast as you can — measure your speed, accuracy, and how many you hit in the round.
Aim Trainer
Pop 30 targets as fast as you can. Measure your average time per target, your accuracy, and your best total time — pure mouse aim practice.