--- product_id: 173537386 title: "HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family" brand: "haba" price: "VT6188" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/173537386-haba-animal-upon-animal-classic-wooden-stacking-game-fun-whole store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Includes wooden die for dynamic gameplay 29 sustainably sourced wooden animals 2-4 players, perfect for family bonding HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family **Brand:** haba **Price:** VT6188 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🪵 Stack up memories, not just animals! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family by haba - **How much does it cost?** VT6188 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/173537386-haba-animal-upon-animal-classic-wooden-stacking-game-fun-whole) ## 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 - • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 400g design fits perfectly into any game night lineup or travel bag. - • **Inclusive Family Fun:** Designed for 2-4 players, bridging generations with engaging, screen-free entertainment. - • **Ready Out of the Box:** No assembly or batteries needed—just pure, hands-on fun from the first moment. - • **Eco-Chic Craftsmanship:** Made from durable, sustainably sourced wood with non-toxic water-based stains—play responsibly. - • **Timeless Stacking Challenge:** Classic wooden pieces sharpen fine motor skills while sparking friendly competition. ## Overview Animal Upon Animal is a premium, sustainably crafted wooden stacking game featuring 29 colorful animal pieces and a wooden die. Designed for 2-4 players aged 4-8, it promotes fine motor skill development and family interaction without the need for batteries or assembly. Compact and durable, this German-made classic blends educational value with timeless fun. ## Description Crocodiles, frilled lizards, sheep, toucans and monkeys, hedgehogs and snakes... you'll never find such a motley mix of animals in any other game, and it's celebrating its 10th anniversary: Animal Upon Animal from HABA! The entertaining stacking game was first released in 2005 and has since sold over 600,000 copies! One of HABA's most popular games, this game is a winner of the Major Fun! Award and recipient of the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval. Players race each other to be the first to place all of their wooden animals upon the animal pile before any of the other players. A roll of the die tells the players how many animals can be placed or whether they can add to the alligator base. This game fosters hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. 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: Great game for young kids, easy to learn and get started - 5yr old son thoroughly enjoyed stacking animals and the adults enjoyed it too by going for harder stacks. Definitely recommended and the ease of getting started means you can pull it out and start playing almost instantly. ## 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 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #280,463 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #938 in Stacking & Balancing Games | | Brand | HABA | | Colour | Multi-colored | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,530 Reviews | | Educational Objective | fine motor | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04010168036786 | | Grenre | Animal, Family | | Included Components | 29 wooden animals and die | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 22 x 22 x 5 Centimeters | | Item Dimensions L x W | 22.6L x 22.6W Centimeters | | Item Display Dimensions | 22.6 x 5.1 x 22.6 x 5 Centimeters | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Type Name | Children's Stacking Game | | Item Weight | 0.88 Pounds | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | HABA | | Manufacturer Part Number | HA-930 | | Material | Wood | | Maximum Recommended age | 1188 | | 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 | Hand Eye Coordination | | Power Source | manual | | Product Style | Classic | | Set Name | Animal Upon Animal | | Size | Medium | | Subject Character | Animal | | Theme | Animals | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Kid - **Brand:** HABA - **Material:** Wood - **Number of Players:** 2-4 Players - **Theme:** Animals ## Images ![HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o-IBeneiL.jpg) ![HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815R4IIK9WL.jpg) ![HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MkwlU5bYL.jpg) ![HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DUZQJiz2L.jpg) ![HABA Animal Upon Animal - Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for The Whole Family - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IuGaUsPhL.jpg) ## 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 22 December 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game for young kids, easy to learn and get started *by Y***O on 8 August 2022* 5yr old son thoroughly enjoyed stacking animals and the adults enjoyed it too by going for harder stacks. Definitely recommended and the ease of getting started means you can pull it out and start playing almost instantly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fun Wooden Animal Stacking Game *by M***S on 2 March 2016* Animal Upon Animal is a fantastic 4-player kids dexterity game. Our 5 year old loves this game and it always leads to one or two more games - high praise indeed! Each player has seven animals to place in turn on the crocodile. Which animal is chosen and who places it, is determined by the roll of the large red die. The players keep stacking up the pyramid of wooden animals (or extending it sideways, if allowed). If the stack collapses, two are retained by the player placing the animal and the rest are discarded out of the game - thereby reducing the frustration of knowing you've lost if the whole stack collapses. First player to place all their animals wins. There is some player interaction and 'take that' moments can occur on some of the die rolls - it's possible to house rule these die rolls if this aspect of the game proves too frustrating. The pieces are colourful and well made and have sufficiently textured designs to really interlock with one another. I cannot find fault with the production or the pieces, the clarity of the rules nor the enjoyment of playing the game. For the 4/5+ year old and family market it is aimed at, I thoroughly recommend it. And if they don't like it ... well, it's a great 29 piece wooden animal play set! ## 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.vu/products/173537386-haba-animal-upon-animal-classic-wooden-stacking-game-fun-whole](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/173537386-haba-animal-upon-animal-classic-wooden-stacking-game-fun-whole) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*