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Beware of the Wolf!
1981
Rules assistance for Beware of the Wolf!
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Beware of the Wolf!
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Beware of the Wolf! is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Seven Towns and Sigrid Heuck and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
CONTENTS (Ravensburger editions only): Playing board. Showing a circular journey with 2 paths, inner and outer. Spinning wolf and 12 trees on stands Dice (with a wolf instead the no. 6) 2 x 4 playing pieces. An exciting trip through the forest, as you try to avoid the prowling wolf and return to your house as quickly as you can. Throw the dice and decide whether to take the long, safe route behind the trees or the shorter, daring path right in front of the wolf. Catch up with an opponent and send him back to his house, to start all over again. But beware of the wolf! For if he spins round to face you, back you go.
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- Otto Maier Verlag
- Bookmark Verlag
- Espenlaub
Questions and answers
Beware of the Wolf! supports 2–4 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 Beware of the Wolf! is 15 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 Beware of the Wolf! for ages 6 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.
Beware of the Wolf! 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.
Beware of the Wolf! belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Beware of the Wolf! are: Seven Towns and Sigrid Heuck. 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 Beware of the Wolf! 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.