
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,095
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Tier auf Tier: Das Duell
- 2 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2008

2011
Rules assistance for My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal is a board game released in 2011 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 2 and up. It was designed by Klaus Miltenberger and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Die Icon Resolution.
The animal stacking game, now for toddlers. This is a very basic game for very small children. You roll the die and stack the given animal on the matching tile and any other animals already stacked on that tile. The game's rules include three different versions for your young children to try.
My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal for ages 2 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Die Icon Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal are: Klaus Miltenberger. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists My Very First Games: Animal upon Animal as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.