Tick tock… the wolf is waiting.

The Cén t-am é, a Mhac Tíre? game brings Irish-language learning and time-telling practice together in one playful woodland adventure. This is the Irish edition of Orchard Toys’ popular What’s The Time Mr Wolf?, designed to help children build confidence with both analogue and digital time in a way that feels more like a game than homework.

Players race their character around the woodland board, collecting animal cards along the way, while using the central teaching clock to show the correct answer and match times. It’s bright, interactive, and full of movement, which makes it a lovely way to keep children engaged while they practise an everyday skill. The product page also notes there are two ways to play — one using analogue clocks, and one that matches digital to analogue for progression.

That built-in progression makes this a great choice for children who are just starting to learn the time, as well as those ready for a slightly bigger challenge. With cute animal characters, a race-style format, and lots of hands-on play, it turns a tricky concept into something much more approachable and fun. The game is designed for children aged 5–9 and is suitable for 2–4 players.

Perfect for home learning, family game time, and little Gaeilgeoirí who like their learning with a side of woodland chaos. Best paired with curious minds, a bit of concentration, and someone dramatically shouting the time.