Puzzle reference

Squirrels Go Nuts!

Squirrels Go Nuts! is a sequential sliding puzzle. The objective is to manoeuvre the squirrels so each nut is dropped into a hole in the board.

What is Squirrels Go Nuts!?

Squirrels Go Nuts! is a sequential sliding puzzle. The objective is to manoeuvre the squirrels so each nut is dropped into a hole in the board.

Key identification details

  • 60 challenges
  • 4 squirrel pieces
  • 5 nuts
  • Compact sliding board

Progressive solving hints

These are original Crafty Puzzles hints based on the published objective and mechanism. They do not reproduce the manufacturer's challenge booklet or solution diagrams.

Hint 1

Work backwards from the holes: ask which squirrel must pass over each target square.

Hint 2

Avoid trapping a squirrel behind another piece before its nut has reached a hole.

Hint 3

Plan two or three slides ahead; the shortest-looking move can remove the space needed later.

Background

SmartGames introduced Squirrels Go Nuts! into its archive in 2018 and describes it as a sliding puzzle.

Official source

Product details and the puzzle objective were checked against the manufacturer or authorised brand catalogue.

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