Be a Hole — Basic controls and your first moves
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OverviewBe a Hole drops you into a city as a small hole that grows by swallowing buildings and other players. The goal is simple: eat everything you can, outgrow your rivals, and become the biggest hole on the server. This guide covers how to grow fast, survive PvP, and get the most out of the game whether you spend anything or not.
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Basic controls and your first moves
Step
When you spawn, you control a small hole moving through a city. Steer with your mouse or by touching the screen, and anything small enough gets pulled in automatically as you pass over it. Your only real job in the first minute is to keep moving toward objects you can eat.
- Steer toward small objects aim at street-level items and small structures, since your hole absorbs them without any extra button press.
- Stay away from larger holes if another player's hole looks bigger than yours, move in the opposite direction until you've grown more.
- Use a private server to learn private servers are free, and they let you explore and eat without being hunted by other players.
Growing your hole in the early game
Check
Your size is determined by how much you have eaten. Bigger holes can swallow bigger buildings and bigger players, so the early game is about finding food efficiently.
- Are you comparing your hole's size to nearby players before deciding whether to chase or flee?
- Are you collecting cash by destroying buildings, since that currency funds upgrades and skins?
- Are you using a private server when you want to practice movement and map knowledge without interruption?
PvP — choosing your fights
Tips
Eating another player's hole rewards you with a big jump in size and a chunk of cash, but getting eaten sets you back. The difference between winning and losing in PvP almost always comes down to size comparison before you commit to a chase.
- Target holes that are roughly your size or slightly smaller — a same-size win still gives you a meaningful growth boost.
- When a larger hole chases you, cut through narrow gaps between buildings to slow it down.
- If two enemy holes are fighting each other, move in and eat the weaker one while they are both distracted.
Cash, skins, and the group reward
Table
Cash is the in-game currency you earn by destroying buildings and eating other players. It pays for skins and upgrades. The game has one paid advantage and a few free shortcuts worth knowing about before you spend anything.
| Free play | full access to all gameplay, cash earned at standard rate, skins purchasable over time. |
| Group membership | join the game's Roblox group to receive a free Legendary hole skin at no cost. |
| Premium membership | costs Robux and raises your cash earnings to 1.5× the normal rate, speeding up skin and upgrade purchases. |
| Rare skins | obtainable through in-game cash or in-game events, no purchase required. |
When you feel stuck
Warn
If you are being eaten repeatedly or your hole stops growing, the fix is almost always the same: slow down and reassess before committing to a fight or a route.
Glossary
Glossary- Cash
- The in-game currency earned by eating buildings and other players, used to buy skins and upgrades.
- Hole
- The character you control, which grows in size by swallowing city objects and other players.
- Private server
- A free personal session where only players you invite can join, useful for practice and exploration.
- Skin
- A cosmetic that changes the appearance of your hole, earned through cash, events, or group membership.
- Premium
- A paid membership that increases the cash you earn per session by 1.5 times the standard rate.
- PvP
- Player-versus-player competition where you try to eat other holes before they eat you.
Common questions
FAQCan I play with friends without strangers joining?
Yes — private servers are free and let you invite only the people you choose. They are great for practicing with friends or just exploring the map without pressure.
Is Premium worth it if I don't want to spend money?
You can reach the maximum hole size and collect skins entirely for free — Premium only speeds up cash earnings by 1.5 times. If you plan to play for a long time and want skins sooner, it is worth considering, but nothing in the game is locked behind it.
What is the fastest way to grow when I keep getting eaten?
Switch to a private server, sweep the whole city for buildings, and build your size without opposition. Once you feel comfortable with the controls and map, return to public servers and stick to targeting holes close to your own size.
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