Latin America (widespread, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay)
The Wolf in the Forest
Also known as Juguemos en el Bosque, Lobo Feroz, ¿Lobo estás?
Children circle a hidden 'wolf' who stalls by naming clothing items until suddenly giving chase.
6+ playersAges 4-10OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
One child is the wolf and stands apart while the rest hold hands in a circle and sing 'Jugaremos en el bosque mientras el lobo no está.'
2
After each verse they call '¿Lobo, estás?' The wolf stalls by naming a piece of clothing they are 'putting on.'
3
When the wolf finally shouts '¡Ya salgo para comérselos!' they chase the circling children; whoever is tagged becomes the next wolf.
Keep it fair
If two children are tagged at the same moment, settle with rock-paper-scissors to decide the next wolf, keeps it fair and quick.
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What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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