What Time is it Mr. Wolf?

I am currently a missionary in Ensenada Mexico and work with children of various ages here. This is a game I learned here and all the kids I have EVER played this with LOVE it!! It is a variation of the classic "Red Light, Green Light" game we used to play as a kid.

Can be played with as little as 2 people but so much more fun when you add more!!

Kids are in a line with one across the room (he is Mr. Wolf) with his back to the others (see diagram below). Kids all ask, "Mr. Wolf, What time is it?". Mr. Wolf says a number between 1-12 (like a time of day). The kids take that many steps towards Mr. Wolf (ex. if Mr. Wolf says it is 2:00 or 2, kids take two steps forward toward Mr. Wolf). This is repeated until the kids are close to Mr. Wolf. When the kids ask the next time, "Mr. Wolf, What time is it?," Mr. Wolf says, "Dinner Time" and turns and chases the kids back to the starting line trying to catch on of them. The person that is caught is the new Mr. Wolf.


This game is super fun and can be played for hours. It is a great outdoors game but can be played inside a larger facility.