SmartGames Squirrels Go Nuts!

Sliding squirrels until acorns drop into the holes gives the child a concrete success to work toward. The sixty layouts vary the sequence needed to reach it. It is easy to understand the destination without seeing the solution, which suits a patient puzzler more than someone expecting an immediate win.

＋ Best fit

Packing the travel case.

↳ Before buying

Loose acorns need careful packing; the hardest challenges require substantial trial and error. Start with an easier challenge; the top difficulty is not a promise of independent play at the minimum age.

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SmartGames Squirrels Go Nuts!

Ages 6–12 · Est. Under $25

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Packing the travel case.

Includes

Sliding squirrel puzzle, travel case and 60 challenges.

Consider

Loose acorns need careful packing; the hardest challenges require substantial trial and error.

Another option

SmartGames Cats & Boxes →

Ages 7–12 · Est. Under $25

Choose for

The recipient likes a clear constraint and is prepared to undo a move and try again.

Includes

Lidded puzzle board, cats, movable boxes and 60 challenges.

Consider

Cats stay in their starting positions; this is a rule-based puzzle rather than a free-play pet set.

Another option

SmartGames Jump In' →

Ages 7–12 · Est. Under $25

Choose for

Combining two movement rules sounds more interesting than a single-action puzzle.

Includes

Rabbits, foxes, mushrooms, lidded board and 60 challenges.

Consider

Rabbits jump while foxes slide; learning that distinction comes before solving harder cards.

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Editorial comparison based on recorded manufacturer and retailer details (source notes checked 2026-09-05); not hands-on testing. Updated 2026-09-06. How we review

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