BAcron: Attack of the Squirrels!
A cross-platform party game where one player in a VR headset plays as a giant tree protecting the Golden Acorns, while up to eight other players on mobile devices act as squirrels trying to steal them.
The busy-parent summary
Time required
10-20 minutes
Safety level
Low / Moderate
Best for
Family game nights, parties, and sibling bonding
Ages
Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+)
Great for your child
They get to choose different squirrel characters and work together to 'defeat' the adult.
Great for you
It is easy to set up and allows the parent to be the 'big boss' while staying engaged with everyone.
Parent notes
Monitor the VR user to prevent them from hitting physical furniture Check mobile device battery levels to avoid mid-game frustration Set a time limit for VR usage to prevent eye strain or motion sickness
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Encourages cooperative strategizing, physical movement, and asymmetric perspective-taking.
Skills this builds
- High levels of laughter and shared excitement through asymmetric gameplay
- Requires constant verbal communication between the VR player and mobile players
- Strong physical proximity as players usually play in the same room
Try this together
Rotate who is in the VR headset so everyone gets a turn being the protector
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