Hole.io Strategy Guide: How to Become the Biggest Hole
Consume everything. Become the biggest.
Hole.io is one of the most addictive casual games ever made. You control a black hole that grows by consuming objects—and other players. Simple concept, surprisingly deep strategy.
🕳️ How Hole.io Works
Basic Mechanics:
- Move your hole around the map
- Consume objects smaller than you to grow
- Eat other players when you're larger
- Avoid larger holes or get consumed
Win Condition:
Have the most points when the timer ends OR consume all opponents.
📍 Early Game Strategy
Starting Seconds Are Crucial
The first 30 seconds determine if you'll dominate or struggle.
| Priority | Objects | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | People & small props | Fastest growth |
| 2nd | Street objects | Quick points |
| 3rd | Cars | Good size boost |
Best Starting Areas:
- Pedestrian zones with lots of people
- Parking lots with multiple cars
- Parks with benches and trees
🎯 Mid Game Tactics
Upgrading Your Diet
As you grow, shift priorities:
| Hole Size | Target |
|---|---|
| Small | People, signs, benches |
| Medium | Cars, trees, small buildings |
| Large | Buildings, buses, trucks |
| Massive | Entire city blocks, other players |
Zone Control
- Own an area by clearing it completely
- Force enemies into cleared zones (nothing to eat)
- Deny resources to opponents
⚔️ Player vs Player
When to Attack
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Clearly larger | Hunt them down |
| Slightly larger | Careful engagement |
| Same size | Avoid unless strategic |
| Smaller | Run away! |
The Chase
- Anticipate where they're going
- Cut off escape routes
- Don't overcommit—they might find objects to eat
Defense
- Always know where larger holes are
- Have escape routes planned
- Stay near eatable objects for quick size boosts
🏆 Winning Strategies
The Speed Run
Focus purely on objects. Ignore other players until you're massive.
The Aggressive Hunter
Target players early. Risky but eliminates competition.
The Opportunist
Let others fight, then consume the weakened winner.
📊 Point Values
| Object Type | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Person | 1-2 | Quick and easy |
| Car | 5-10 | Common target |
| Building | 20-100 | Size dependent |
| Other Player | Their total | High value! |
🎮 Game Modes
Battle (Default)
Standard timed match. Most points wins.
Classic
No timer. Last hole standing wins.
Solo Run
Practice mode. No other players.
🚫 Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Why It's Bad | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chasing small objects when big | Wasting time | Eat buildings |
| Ignoring the map | Get surprised | Check mini-map |
| Getting greedy | Chased into trap | Know your size |
🎮 Play Hole.io Now!
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