Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge

What to Expect

In this game you stack and balance animal figures on a wobbly suspension bridge. Each player receives secret tasks with certain animals that must be skillfully placed. The goal is to be the first to complete all your own animal stacks on the bridge without anything falling. The combination of dexterity and tactical stacking makes the game especially exciting for children.

Who Is This Game For?

Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge is a family game with simple mechanics and a short playing time of about 15 minutes. It is suitable from age 5 and ideal for families with children as well as anyone who enjoys light dexterity games. No prior experience is needed and it is easy to get started.

How It Works

The main mechanic is stacking and balancing: players take turns placing animal figures on a wobbly bridge. Each player has secret stacking tasks to complete. Whoever completes their animal stacks first wins. All players must stack skillfully to avoid toppling and maintain balance.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Klaus Miltenberger, Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge was awarded the Golden Geek Best Children's Board Game in 2011. The game belongs to the Animals family and uses the stacking and balancing mechanic, setting it apart from other dexterity games with animals.

Awards

• 2011 Vuoden Peli Children's Game of the Year — Nominated
• 2011/Spring Parents' Choice Recommended — Nominated

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game transports you to an animal world with flamingo, giraffe, panther, bat and iguana, all crossing a wobbly suspension bridge together. The atmosphere is child-friendly and fun.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on judging the balance of the animals on the bridge well and try to systematically complete your secret stacking tasks.

Fazit

Animal Upon Animal: Balancing Bridge is a recommended choice for families and children looking for quick, simple dexterity games. It is less suitable for players who prefer more complex or longer games.