Classic Old Maid gets a fresh twist! Wolf & Lamb adds strategic depth with the special “Lamb Herd” card that changes everything. Race to match pairs and rescue the lambs – shout “Baaa!” as you save them! But avoid getting stuck with the wolf, or you’ll be howling “Awooo!” Perfect for 2-8 players, ages 4-99, this quick and endlessly replayable game brings laughter and suspense to family gatherings, classrooms, and game nights alike.
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The Benefits of the Game
For Children:
- Matching Skills: Children improve visual recognition by matching similar lambs.
- Memory Development: Remembering which player holds which cards strengthens memory.
- Counting and Tracking: Counting and tracking cards in their own and others’ hands enhances numerical awareness.
- Turn-Taking: Playing in order and following rules builds discipline and patience.
- Strategic Thinking: Developing tactics to get rid of the wolf card.
- Social Interaction: Enjoying fun and friendly competition.
- Quick Decision-Making: Choosing the right moment to play crowded lamb cards.
- Tactical Awareness: Anticipating other players’ moves and responding accordingly.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Improving dexterity through card handling and drawing.
Wolf & Lamb brings the simplicity of traditional card games into a modern theme, gathering players of all ages around the same table. While grandparents enjoy the nostalgic feel of a classic card game, children quickly adapt thanks to the cute lamb characters and easy mechanics. Wolf & Lamb is the perfect choice for strengthening family bonds, enhancing intergenerational communication, and creating a joyful space where everyone can play together.
The Box Contents
- 48 Lamb Cards (12 different lamb characters, 4 of each)
- 4 Super-Powered Crowded Lamb Cards
- 1 Wolf Card
- Instruction Manual
How to Play?
Objective of the Game
Rescue your lambs by finding matching pairs! But beware: the player left holding the wolf card at the end loses!
Game Setup
- Shuffle the cards thoroughly.
- Deal all cards to players one by one.
- Play begins with the player to the left of the dealer and continues clockwise.
- Each player secretly checks their cards.
- Players place any matching lamb pairs face-up in front of them.
- They say “Baaa!” to announce the rescue of their lambs.
- On their turn, a player:
- Draws one card from the player to their right.
- Secretly checks the drawn card.
- If they have a matching pair, they place it face-up in front of them.
- Say “Baaa!” and pass the turn to the player on their left.
- A player holding a Lamb Herd card:
- May use it at any time during their turn.
- Is not required to use it immediately and may hold onto it.
- When they choose to use it:
- Show the card to all players,
- Place it face-up in the center,
- Secretly give one card from their hand to a player of their choice.
- Secretly gives it to the player on their left,
- Leaves the game as a winner.
- All lambs are paired and rescued — the game ends.
- The player left with the wolf card howls “Awooo!” and loses.
- Track Carefully: Keep an eye on how many cards each player holds. It helps you guess who might have the wolf.
- Save the Lamb Herd: Holding onto this card until the right moment can help you escape the wolf.
- Observe Closely: Watch how many pairs each player has rescued. Those with fewer pairs may be holding the wolf.
- Plan Ahead: Make sure your last card isn’t the wolf — or you’ll have no way out!
- Play without the wolf card — the first to complete all pairs wins.
- Play without the Lamb Herd card.
- Play in teams so older players can help younger ones.