--- product_id: 1298948 title: "Animal upon Animal" brand: "haba" price: "€ 62.90" currency: EUR in_stock: null reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1298948-animal-upon-animal store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 1 custom wooden die with 5 unique actions 29 sustainably sourced wooden animals 2-4 players, ages 4+ family fun Animal upon Animal **Brand:** haba **Price:** € 62.90 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🐒 Stack, strategize, and outbalance the rest—because your game night deserves a wild twist! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Animal upon Animal by haba - **How much does it cost?** € 62.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1298948-animal-upon-animal) ## Best For - haba enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted haba brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dynamic Gameplay:** Unique die actions add unpredictability and social interaction, keeping every round fresh and competitive. - • **Skill Meets Strategy:** Boost fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and strategic thinking with every carefully placed animal. - • **Award-Winning Classic Fun:** Join over 1 million players worldwide in this Major Fun Award-winning balancing challenge made in Germany. - • **Eco-Friendly Craftsmanship:** Durable, sustainably sourced wood with non-toxic water-based stains ensures safe, premium quality play. - • **Inclusive Family Experience:** Perfect for kids, parents, and even grandparents—create memorable moments across generations. ## Overview HABA Animal Upon Animal is a premium German-made wooden stacking game featuring 29 sustainably sourced animal pieces and a custom die. Designed for 2-4 players aged 4 and up, it combines fine motor skill development with strategic, unpredictable gameplay. Winner of the Major Fun Award, this family-friendly game offers a tactile, eco-conscious experience that elevates classic stacking challenges into a social, skill-building adventure. ## Description desertcart.com: HABA Animal Upon Animal Game - Classic Wooden Tower Stack Games for Kids and Adults - Ages 4+ STEM & Fine Motor Skills Challenge (Made in Germany) : Toys & Games Review: Fun, Quality, Aesthetically-Appealing Balancing Game - We bought three Haba games for our four-year old this Christmas; this one, Socken Zochen, and Zitternix. This is my favorite, and my two-year old is dangerously crazy about the pieces, but my four year old says that although she likes this game it's not as cool as Socken Zochen. The game consists of 7 different small wooden animals. There are four sets of animals for a total of 28 pieces plus a die and a wooden alligator that forms the base of the stack. They are all quite small, something I realized before ordering, but it really is hard to get the idea of size from the picture, so here are the measurements: The die, which is larger than standard dice is a .75" square. Aligator: 4" x 1" Penguins: 1.25" x .75" Frilled Lizards: 1.25" x 1" Hedgehogs: 1.3" x 1.2" Snakes: 2.8" x .4" Toucans: 1.4" x 1.25" Sheep: 1.75" x 1.4" Monkeys: 1.75" x 1" The gameplay is as follows: Seven animals per player, for up to four players. Each players receives one of each kind of animal. First player rolls the die which has a number of options: A single dot commands you place one animal of your choice, a double dot is two animals of your choice, a crocodile image means you add to the base of the stack, a hand means you give another player your piece to stack (thus meaning that other player will incur the penalty if they knock the tower down), and a '?' which means another player chooses which piece you have to stack next, which means they can of course do you in by choosing a difficult piece, like the sheep who is larger, heavier, and has less grippy edges. Of course, he who brings down the whole pile is the loser. The winner is the one who uses all their pieces without bringing about animal catastrophe, and if you just knock a couple of pieces down, they just go back in your pile, setting you behind a bit in your mission. I haven't had the opportunity to attempt to pile the animals on my own (although I'm dying to), but because of that silky-smooth Haba finish and the range of shapes, this game proves to be a bit more difficult than you might imagine. The smallness of the pieces adds to that difficulty, as well. And of course the die adds an unpredictability that ups the challenge as well. I think this is a great game. The pieces are endlessly appealing, and a very open-ended plaything, as my two year old demonstrated when she dubbed the monkeys 'howler monkeys' and continued to generally disregard most of her other presents to tote these four monkeys around in her new Uncle Goose wagon, and put them to 'bed' on her new Uncle Goose blocks. The monkeys watched her eat lunch, and she would have taken them to bed, but as these pieces are really quite small and a definite choking hazard. They are absolutely a high supervision item with a child under three, or more of an item to keep on a high shelf. While this game could easily be replicated without actually purchasing it (my kids already stack their animal figurines) the structure of having an actual game to play on this premise is extremely fun. It's a refreshing change in pace for preschool games. So many rely on the *yawn* Candyland luck and chance, roll the die and move forward, boring, boring boring. I like a game that requires skill and planning, and maybe just a touch of luck to mix things up, and this game does all of the above. I love that this game is made in Germany. I would highly recommend it to preschoolers well past the mouthing stage; with my only caveat being you might want to hold off if you have younger (below age 3) children, as the appeal is too great and pieces definitely too small. Review: Fun for all ages. - Family game night: pre-k, parents and grandparent. We loved this. Really well made wooden pieces. We have a bunch of games from this company. They are all fun. ## Features - STACKING FAMILY GAME FUN FOR ALL AGES: A wildly exciting balancing challenge for kids and grown-ups alike. This kids board games award-winner has sold over 1 million copies worldwide! Made in Germany. - FAMILY-FRIENDLY BUILDING GAMES: Be the first to place all of your animals upon the animal pile, starting with the croc in this fun family games for kids and adults classic designed for 2-4 players. - HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS: This beloved kids game is crafted from durable, sustainably-sourced wood & non-toxic water-based stain. Includes 29 wooden animals & a wooden die for this tower stack game. - AWARD-WINNING & PARENT-APPROVED KIDS GAMES: Winner of the Major Fun Award and Mr. Dad Seal of Approval, this kid games favorite blends entertainment with meaningful play for 4 years & up. - SKILL-BUILDING TABLE GAMES: Develops hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills & strategic thinking while having laugh out loud play time. Ideal for date night games, party games, & classroom games. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001IM4CSU | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #33,119 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #54 in Stacking Games | | Brand Name | HABA | | Color | Blue and White | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,653) | | Educational Objective | fine motor | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04010168036786 | | Grenre | action | | Included Components | 29 wooden animals and die | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 8.66 x 8.66 x 1.97 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 8.9"L x 8.9"W | | Item Display Dimensions | 8.9 x 2 x 8.9 x 1.97 inches | | Item Type Name | Children's Stacking Game | | Item Weight | 14.11 ounces | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Haba | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 48.00 | | Manufacturer Part Number | HA-930 | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | Animal Upon Animal | | Model Number | 3678 | | Model Year | 2005 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2-4 Players | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Other Special Features of the Product | Stacking | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | manual | | Product Style | Stacking | | Set Name | Animal Upon Animal | | Size | Medium | | Theme | Animals | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Animal upon Animal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o-IBeneiL.jpg) ![Animal upon Animal - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815R4IIK9WL.jpg) ![Animal upon Animal - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MkwlU5bYL.jpg) ![Animal upon Animal - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DUZQJiz2L.jpg) ![Animal upon Animal - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IuGaUsPhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Edition** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this made in Germany?** A: Yes, this game is made in HABA's home factory in Bad Rodach, Germany. The pieces are made from solid wood and colored with a non-toxic water based stain. **Q: This seems like it would hold the attention of a 3-4 year old. Do older children really like it?** A: Oh, I'd say definitely too. My 4 1/2 year old daughter absolutely loves it, as does her 39 yo daddy. We've had games with her, the two 30something year old parents, and a 68 year old grandpa and all had a blast. One of the best features is that younger kids can play it alone, too, and have fun by practicing stacking the blocks. Or really anyone for that matter. **Q: How many total pieces (animals) are there in the box?** A: There are a total of 29 Wooden animals. **Q: Some reviewers say the pieces are too small; others say they're a good size. What is your opinion? Which version of the game do you have? Thanks!** A: We have the large version. The pieces are smaller than you might expect from the photos--remember these are children's hands you see, and the photo gives the illusion that the pieces are fairly large. Most of the pieces are 1 to 1 1/2 inches high. And they are very smooth, so they slip off each other easily. My 4 year old grandson is a master builder with blocks of all sizes, both wooden and plastic--but he reached frustration level very quickly trying to balance these. So, I would think twice about the age and dexterity of the child you are buying this for. That said, he did enjoy just playing with the pieces and telling stories. We like the concept, the wood pieces are nicely made, and we plan on having lots of fun playing the game itself, but probably not until he's 5. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun, Quality, Aesthetically-Appealing Balancing Game *by R***E on December 22, 2009* We bought three Haba games for our four-year old this Christmas; this one, Socken Zochen, and Zitternix. This is my favorite, and my two-year old is dangerously crazy about the pieces, but my four year old says that although she likes this game it's not as cool as Socken Zochen. The game consists of 7 different small wooden animals. There are four sets of animals for a total of 28 pieces plus a die and a wooden alligator that forms the base of the stack. They are all quite small, something I realized before ordering, but it really is hard to get the idea of size from the picture, so here are the measurements: The die, which is larger than standard dice is a .75" square. Aligator: 4" x 1" Penguins: 1.25" x .75" Frilled Lizards: 1.25" x 1" Hedgehogs: 1.3" x 1.2" Snakes: 2.8" x .4" Toucans: 1.4" x 1.25" Sheep: 1.75" x 1.4" Monkeys: 1.75" x 1" The gameplay is as follows: Seven animals per player, for up to four players. Each players receives one of each kind of animal. First player rolls the die which has a number of options: A single dot commands you place one animal of your choice, a double dot is two animals of your choice, a crocodile image means you add to the base of the stack, a hand means you give another player your piece to stack (thus meaning that other player will incur the penalty if they knock the tower down), and a '?' which means another player chooses which piece you have to stack next, which means they can of course do you in by choosing a difficult piece, like the sheep who is larger, heavier, and has less grippy edges. Of course, he who brings down the whole pile is the loser. The winner is the one who uses all their pieces without bringing about animal catastrophe, and if you just knock a couple of pieces down, they just go back in your pile, setting you behind a bit in your mission. I haven't had the opportunity to attempt to pile the animals on my own (although I'm dying to), but because of that silky-smooth Haba finish and the range of shapes, this game proves to be a bit more difficult than you might imagine. The smallness of the pieces adds to that difficulty, as well. And of course the die adds an unpredictability that ups the challenge as well. I think this is a great game. The pieces are endlessly appealing, and a very open-ended plaything, as my two year old demonstrated when she dubbed the monkeys 'howler monkeys' and continued to generally disregard most of her other presents to tote these four monkeys around in her new Uncle Goose wagon, and put them to 'bed' on her new Uncle Goose blocks. The monkeys watched her eat lunch, and she would have taken them to bed, but as these pieces are really quite small and a definite choking hazard. They are absolutely a high supervision item with a child under three, or more of an item to keep on a high shelf. While this game could easily be replicated without actually purchasing it (my kids already stack their animal figurines) the structure of having an actual game to play on this premise is extremely fun. It's a refreshing change in pace for preschool games. So many rely on the *yawn* Candyland luck and chance, roll the die and move forward, boring, boring boring. I like a game that requires skill and planning, and maybe just a touch of luck to mix things up, and this game does all of the above. I love that this game is made in Germany. I would highly recommend it to preschoolers well past the mouthing stage; with my only caveat being you might want to hold off if you have younger (below age 3) children, as the appeal is too great and pieces definitely too small. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun for all ages. *by E***H on February 20, 2026* Family game night: pre-k, parents and grandparent. We loved this. Really well made wooden pieces. We have a bunch of games from this company. They are all fun. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best Kids games you can get. *by Z***R on January 29, 2015* Animal Upon Animal is a German board game from HABA. I'd heard mention of it several times on the Dice Tower podcast and was intrigued. The game is extremely simple. It's a dexterity game, where all the components are wooden figurines of different animals like sheep, monkeys, penguins, and porcupines. You are stacking these animals on top of a large wooden alligator. Trying to see how high you can stack them before it all comes crashing down. On your turn you roll a die. The results will indicate that you will stack, one or two animals yourself, have the other players choose which of your animals you must stack, give one of your animals to another player to stack, or place one of your animals next to the alligator to make the base of the pyramid longer. First one to use up all their animals wins. As the stack gets higher the challenge of placing these figures becomes more difficult and it is extremely likely it will topple over. Which is part of the fun. It also leads into one of my favorite rules of the game. If any of the stack falls. the player that caused the collapse has to take ONE of the animals back and put the rest in the box. This rule is great because it still places a penalty on the player but it's not nearly as punishing as if they had to take back all the animals that fell. My oldest daughter really likes this game, it teaches patience, fine motor skills, and problem solving. She has come up with some rather creative solutions to getting her animals to stack. and I love watching her try. Also it's funny when the stack falls over so she still has a good time. The components of the game are really nice. Everything is big chunky blocks of wood, very easy for little hands to grip. Plus theyre nicely painted and easy to tell what animal is what. I really recommend this game for young kids. It's great to play it with them and it's also a good solo activity. ## Frequently Bought Together - HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family (Made in Germany) - HABA My Very First Games - First Orchard Toddler Game - My First Orchard Game, Cooperative Toddler Board Games for 2 Year Olds - Made in Germany - HABA Rhino Hero Game - Card Games for Kids, Ideal for Ages 5 & up - The Heroic Rhino Hero Stacking Card Game Adventure - Triple Award Winner --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1298948-animal-upon-animal](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1298948-animal-upon-animal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*