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Mole In The Hole

Join our mole on a journey underground, equipped with simple tools and unyielding  determination. As the earth trembles and rocks cascade from above, your mission is to dig deeper, and achieve the highest score possible by choosing the best upgrade for you.

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Zadzi
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Zadzi
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About the Game

Join our mole on a journey underground, equipped with simple tools and unyielding  determination. As the earth trembles and rocks cascade from above, your mission is to dig deeper, and achieve the highest score possible by choosing the best upgrade for you.


Gameplay Overview

  • Dual Terrain Challenge: Navigate through layers of stone and sand, each requiring a specific tool for efficient digging.

    • Stone Blocks: Use the pickaxe to break through solid stone barriers.

    • Sand Blocks: Switch to the shovel to swiftly move through loose sand.

  • Treasure Troves: Keep an eye out for special blocks embedded with gold. Breaking these not only clears your path but also boosts your score.

Roguelike gameplay

  • Buy upgrades to increase the value of sand and stone tiles that will affect your final score.

  • Choose from perks that affect gameplay and block value.

Controls

  • Keyboard:

    • Movement: Use the arrow keys (Left, Right, Down) or (W, A, S) to guide the mole's direction.

    • Tool Switching: Press the Spacebar or 'Q' to toggle between the pickaxe and shovel.

    • Enter Shop: Press 'E' or click on shop icon to choose from shop upgrades

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