My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal

The animal-stacking game made for toddlers, with three simple ways to play.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 10 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min2+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 5.6 Β· BGG #10,967

Who it's for

Parents of two-year-olds looking for their child's first real game. Also fine for a quiet sit-down with one child.

Not for you if…

Your kids are four or older and want a challenge. They will outgrow it quickly, and adults will not find much to do.

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Vibe's take

Gentle and slow: roll, find the animal, place it, cheer. Nobody is really racing, and a fall is just a surprise.

About this game

The animal-stacking game, shrunk for toddlers. You roll the die and put the matching animal onto its tile, on top of any animals already there. That is about all there is to it, and for two-year-olds that is exactly right. The rules include three versions, so the game can grow with a child's hands and attention span. A very first game for very small people, with enough wobble to be funny. The three rule versions let a parent add a notch of challenge once the first one feels too easy, and the game stays calm and friendly throughout.

Made for toddlers from age twoThree rule versions to grow intoMade for tiny hands

By the numbers

Players

Best at 2–3 playersWorks with 1–3

Duration

10 min

Ages 2+

Complexity

1.0 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.6/10

Rank #10,967

206 ratings

Published

2011

Designed by

Klaus Miltenberger

Published by

HABA

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