Animal Upon Animal

The definitive edition of the classic wooden stacking game is here, featuring a menagerie of chunky creatures and a steady-hand mechanic for the ultimate "tower-of-critters" experience.

Animal Upon Animal (originally Tier auf Tier) is a world-renowned dexterity game that challenges players to balance a variety of animals on the back of a large wooden crocodile. In this fast-paced race to empty your supply, players roll a die to determine their move: placing one animal, placing two, or even handing an animal to an opponent to stack. This edition focuses on "spatial engineering," where you must decide if you should carefully tuck a penguin between a sheep’s legs or take a risk by perching a tall snake atop a wobbly monkey.

Beyond the tactile fun, this version features high-quality, sustainably sourced beechwood components that are perfectly sized for small hands but provide a surprisingly deep challenge for adults. The game is a masterclass in risk management and fine motor skills—one wrong move and the entire animal pyramid could come crashing down, forcing you to take two of the fallen creatures back into your pile. With its bright colors and "just-one-more-try" appeal, it’s the quintessential family game night opener that proves physics is the toughest opponent of all.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 4+ Years
Publisher: HABA
Play Time: 15 Minutes
Player Count: 2-4 Players
Complexity: Very Low (Dexterity & Stacking)

What's in the Box?

• 29 Hand-Painted Wooden Animals
• 1 Custom Wooden Symbol Die
• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Iconic Yellow HABA Box