Opération Noisettes
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- Designer Emilie Soleil , Jérôme Soleil
- Publisher Auzou , CreativaMente
- Illustration Marko Renko
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What to Expect
In Opération Noisettes, players work together as squirrels to retrieve stolen hazelnuts from a sleeping weasel. You roll dice to carefully place hazelnuts into tree holes without waking the weasel. The game combines dexterity with cooperation in short 10-minute rounds, perfect for young children aged 3 and up.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed at families with young children and is designed as a cooperative children's game. With a short playtime of around 10 minutes, it requires no prior experience and is suitable for beginners and kids just starting with board games.
How It Works
Players roll dice to determine which tree hole to place a hazelnut in. The goal is to store all hazelnuts safely without dropping them. If a hazelnut falls, the weasel loses a leaf. The cooperative game ends when all nuts are stored or the weasel has no leaves left. Key mechanics are cooperative play and dexterity.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Emilie Soleil and Jérôme Soleil, Opération Noisettes won the 2025 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Enfant award. It combines cooperative gameplay with dexterity challenges for children aged 3 and older, featuring an animal theme centered on teamwork.
Awards
2025
Pro
- Cooperative play encourages teamwork
- Suitable for children aged 3 and up
- Short playtime of about 10 minutes
- Winner of the 2025 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Enfant
Contra
- Very short playtime may be too brief for experienced players
- Simple mechanics with limited depth for seasoned gamers
- Limited to 4 players maximum
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set in a natural animal world where squirrels must recover their hazelnuts from a sleeping weasel. The theme focuses on animals and nature, fitting its categories of Animals and Children's Games.
Tips for beginners
Focus on slow and careful placement of hazelnuts to avoid waking the weasel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Opération Noisettes supports solo play for 1 to 4 players.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 10 minutes, allowing for quick, child-friendly sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
No prior experience is needed; it is designed as an easy-to-understand children's game.
How does this compare to similar games?
Opération Noisettes uniquely combines cooperative play and dexterity aimed at very young children aged 3 and up.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is ideal for families with young children due to simple rules and cooperative gameplay.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of cooperative play with dexterity elements is the core mechanic.
Fazit
Opération Noisettes is recommended for families with young children seeking a simple, cooperative dexterity game. Its short duration and cooperative nature make it ideal for beginners and kids aged 3+.
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