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Colorful box for Animal Upon Animal, a HABA stacking game for ages 4+, showing animals like a monkey, sheep, and penguin balancing on a crocodile. The box is mostly yellow with playful animal illustrations. Text graphic reads: The Unplastic Shop. Curated by the Oceanic Preservation Society — the production team behind The Plastic Detox, now streaming worldwide — to reduce plastic exposure where it matters most. A stack of colorful wooden animal blocks, including sheep, penguins, snakes, lizards, hedgehogs, and an alligator, arranged in a pyramid shape on a wooden surface. A red die and brown hedgehog are nearby. Two young children play with colorful wooden animal toys on a table. The girl in red reaches out, while the boy in stripes watches closely, both focused and engaged in the activity. A close-up of colorful wooden animal figures, including rabbits, birds, and other creatures, stacked in a playful tower formation on a wooden surface.
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Colorful box for Animal Upon Animal, a HABA stacking game for ages 4+, showing animals like a monkey, sheep, and penguin balancing on a crocodile. The box is mostly yellow with playful animal illustrations.

HABA Animal Upon Animal Game made from sustainably sourced wood

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Why we love it

  • Free from 3,000+ banned ingredients and meets our EU-informed standards.
  • Encourages hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and strategic thinking.
  • Made from sustainably sourced beech wood for eco-friendly entertainment.
  • Classic family game that's enjoyed globally, with over 600,000 copies sold.
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Age: 4+

Experience the joy of classic family fun with HABA's Animal Upon Animal, a beloved stacking game that has captured the hearts of players since 2005. Proudly made in Germany, this game embodies HABA's 85-year legacy of exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to sustainability. 

The objective is simple yet exciting: be the first to stack all your wooden animals on top of the ever-growing animal pile without causing it to topple. The roll of the die adds an element of surprise, determining how many animals you can place or whether you can add to the crocodile base. This engaging gameplay fosters hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and strategic thinking, making it a perfect choice for family game nights or even adult gatherings.

Each wooden animal in the set—from the crocodiles and frilled lizards to the sheep, toucans, monkeys, hedgehogs, and snakes—is carefully crafted from PEFC certified sustainably sourced beech wood, ensuring that your family can enjoy hours of play with a product that is both eco-friendly and durable.

Animal Upon Animal has won the Major Fun! Award and the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval, recognizing its ability to bring joy, creativity, and skill development to players of all ages. With over 600,000 copies sold worldwide, this HABA classic continues to be a hit in households across the globe.

What's Inside:

  • 1 x Crocodile base
  • 4 x Toucan pieces
  • 4 x Sheep pieces
  • 4 x Snake pieces
  • 4 x Monkey pieces
  • 4 x Penguin pieces
  • 4 x Hedgehog pieces
  • 4 x Lizard pieces
  • 1 x Wooden die with symbols
  • 1 x Set of game instructions

Carefully crafted from PEFC certified sustainably sourced beech wood, Cardboard.

The objective is simple yet exciting: be the first to stack all your wooden animals on top of the ever-growing animal pile without causing it to topple. The roll of the die adds an element of surprise, determining how many animals you can place or whether you can add to the crocodile base. This engaging gameplay fosters hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and strategic thinking, making it a perfect choice for family game nights or even adult gatherings.

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