Sweepers Release: The frantic squirrel race arrives at your table

Sweepers Release: The frantic squirrel race arrives at your table

The wait is finally over, and the forests of Sweepers are officially open for business! This brand-new 2026 release turns your gaming table into a frantic harvest field where agility is the only thing that matters. The core premise is delightfully straightforward, yet the execution demands nerves of steel: every player acts at the same time, flipping cards and using miniature rakes to snag the correct treat tokens from the center. It is a high-stakes dash against both the clock and your opponents, where a single slip-up or a greedy grab for the wrong item can cost you the entire round.

What truly makes Sweepers stand out is the way it masterfully balances pure chaos with the need for intense concentration. As each new card dictates different combinations of colors and items, you are forced to keep your eyes sharp while coordinating your physical movements. With two distinct game modes—the cutthroat "That’s My!" competitive mode and a cooperative variant—the game scales perfectly for family game nights or groups looking for a high-energy test of reflexes. If you enjoy titles that push you out of your comfort zone with plenty of laughter and physical engagement, this is a must-have addition to your shelf.

Don't let the adorable squirrel theme fool you; the battle for every nut and seed is fierce and requires surprisingly solid hand-eye coordination. It is the kind of experience that creates hilarious, memorable moments and, inevitably, a fair bit of organized table-top clutter. If you are eager to see how this unique rake-based mechanic functions in practice and want to dive deeper into the components and rules, we invite you to check out the full game page here on BoardGamesBot.

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Sweepers

  • 2–4
  • 5–10 min
  • EN