As autumn’s first cool breeze rustles through the tree branches, the squirrels begin their preparations for winter. Working together in pairs, they stash some acorns away in their trees, while eating others that will sprout too soon. The best-prepared Squirrels will be the strongest at the start of spring, ready to prosper in the new year.

Acorns is a fixed-partnership, deck-shedding climbing game. Teams work together to be the first to shed their shared deck of cards.

The rules also include a variant for two players.