Mole Mines Guide – Bonus Mole Challenges & Mole King Strategy

You beat the final boss. The credits rolled. Is the game over? Not even close! After The Hive, a whole new set of bonus levels opens up, and the first one most players try is the Mole Mines in Super Bear Adventure. It is a deep, dark mine full of minecarts, bats, slides, and treasure chests. This guide explains how to unlock it, what’s inside, how to find the chests, and how to earn the best medals. We also answer the big question many players ask: is there really a Mole King?

What Are Mole Challenges?

Mole challenges are bonus levels. They were added in Update 12.0, “The Multiplayer Update,” on July 2, 2025. The official change log describes them as new bonus levels that unlock after finishing The Hive, with chests filled with surprises inside.

There are now three mole challenge areas:

This guide focuses mainly on the Mole Mines in Super Bear Adventure, with quick tips for the other two at the end.

How to Unlock the Mole Mines?

Follow these steps:

1. Finish The Hive. Beat the final boss and complete the story.
2. Return to Bear Village. After the ending, a mole shows up to open the mole challenges.
3. Head to Snow Valley. Community guides say the Mole Mines entrance is reached through Snow Valley.
4. Enter the level and start exploring.

Speedrun tip: Since Update 13.0.3, the game saves your final boss victory before you talk to the Bee Queen. This means speedrunners can exit right after the boss and still unlock the mole levels.

What’s Inside the Mole Mines?

The Mole Mines in Super Bear Adventure feel very different from the main worlds. Here is what you’ll find, based on the official update notes:

• Minecarts that roll through tunnels
• A long slide you can zoom down
• Bats, a new enemy added just for this level
• A snowman mini-game hidden in the mines
• Spike blocks on moving platforms
• Shiny copper surfaces that sparkle in the light
• Chests filled with emotes and cosmetic items
• Its own music and a timer

Area-by-Area Tips

The Minecarts

Minecarts are one of the most fun parts of the mines. Some chests are even placed on a minecart!

• Watch where a minecart is going before you jump on.
• Time your jumps when a cart passes below you.
• Look carefully at minecarts as they roll by. You may spot treasure.

The Slide

The slide is fast and exciting.

• Stay in the middle to avoid falling off.
• Don’t try to dive at the wrong moment. Update 12.1.2 fixed a bug where players got pulled out of a dive on the slide, so the slide now feels smoother.
• Look around at the bottom. Slides often lead to hidden spots.

The Bats

Bats were added in the multiplayer beta (Beta 7) in June 2025.

• Bats fly in and out quickly. Wait for them to come close, then attack.
• Use the belly stomp if a bat is below you.
• Don’t chase them over dangerous gaps.

Spike Blocks and Moving Platforms

• Watch the pattern of the spike blocks before you jump.
• Jump onto platforms when the spikes are moving away from you.
• Take it slow. A careful run is faster than falling again and again.

The Snowman Mini-Game

A snowman mini-game was also added in Beta 7. It’s a fun break from the jumping. Keep an eye out for snowmen while you explore.

Finding All the Chests

Chests are the biggest reward in the Mole Mines in Super Bear Adventure. Community guides count 8 chests in the Mole Mines. They contain emotes and cosmetic items.

Where to look:

Chest tips:

• The pause menu shows opened chests in the level progression screen. This was added in Beta 7, so you can see how many you still need.
• Update 13.0.2 added new chests with items players couldn’t get before. If you finished the mines earlier, go back and check!
• Emotes from chests are great for multiplayer, like soccer balls, flags, and prop hunt.

Is There a Mole King?

Many players search for a “Mole King” boss. Here’s the honest answer: the official change logs do not list a Mole King boss. The mole challenges are mostly about platforming, exploring, timers, and chests, not big boss fights.

So where do moles fit in?

• A friendly mole opens the mole challenges after the story ends.
• Sleeping Moles is a daily mission set in the Mole Mines. It was added in Update 12.1 (October 2025).
• A mole puzzle in the desert pyramid helps open the way to the Astral Temple.

If you see videos of a “Mole King,” they may be fan-made, from a mod, or just a nickname for a part of the level. Stick to the official game.

Strategy for the Sleeping Moles Mission

Since the mines’ real challenge is its missions and timers, here is a strategy for Sleeping Moles:

1. Move quietly and carefully. Plan your route before you rush.
2. Learn the map first. Explore the Mole Mines normally so you know the tunnels.
3. Use the collectible counter. Since Update 12.1, some missions show a counter on screen.
4. Watch the timer. A timer effect appears when time is almost up.
5. Don’t cheat the clock. Since Update 13.0.5, changing your phone’s date breaks missions.

Earning Medals in the Mole Mines

In Beta 9 (June 2025), the developer added medals to the mole levels. Like other levels, you can earn bronze, silver, gold, and diamond medals for fast times.

How to get faster:

• Learn the route. Know where every chest and exit is.
• Use the long jump to cross big gaps quickly.
• Avoid damage. Getting hit slows you down.
• Use exit platforms. Beta 7 added platforms to exit mole levels, so you can finish quickly.
• Play alone for records. Personal best times are not saved in multiplayer.

Quick Tips for the Other Mole Challenges

Astral Temple and Astral Dunes

• Solve the pyramid puzzle in the desert to open the temple.
• Pull levers to open gates inside.
• Sail the ship in the dunes. It can collect coins and keys.
• Community guides count 8 chests here too.

The Crystalline Lagoon

• A water level added in Update 13.0.
• Baaren can attack underwater and swim up faster.
• Reviving underwater refills your oxygen.
• One optional area can only be finished in multiplayer, so bring a friend!

Playing the Mole Mines With Friends

The Mole Mines in Super Bear Adventure are even more fun with friends. Since Update 12.0, up to four players can explore together. Here’s how to make the most of it:

• Split up to find chests. One friend checks the minecarts while another searches high ledges.
• Use emotes to point. Spawn a flag near a chest so your friends know where to go.
• Vote together. The game uses a voting system for big choices, like entering a level or resetting the map.
• Turn off damage between players in the party settings, so nobody gets knocked off a ledge by accident.
• Watch out for the exit. When one player reaches the exit platform, make sure everyone is ready.

Remember, your best times are not saved in multiplayer. Use team runs for exploring and fun, then go solo when you want a medal.

Before You Enter: A Quick Checklist

1. Update your game to the newest version for the latest fixes.
2. Turn on the coin detector booster to spot hidden coins.
3. Practice wall runs and ledge grabs in Bear Village first.
4. Check the progression screen in the pause menu to see which chests are left.
5. Pick an outfit you like. Many players wear a miner bandana or helmet for fun in the mines!

Common Problems and Fixes

Final Thoughts

The Mole Mines in Super Bear Adventure are the perfect reward for finishing the story. They are packed with minecarts, slides, bats, a snowman mini-game, and treasure chests. There may not be an official Mole King, but there are plenty of challenges, medals, and secrets to keep you busy. Grab your miner hat, call a friend, and start digging into the fun!