Tickle Grandpa

Tickle Grandpa is a lighthearted dexterity game for families and kids. In this playful game, players race to carefully place various small objects onto Grandpa’s blanket without waking him. The twist? If you fumble or over-handle the pieces, Grandpa bursts into laughter—literally springing awake!

Each turn, players take a delicate balance of risk and skill, gently laying items such as pillows, books, socks, or phones onto Grandpa’s blanket draped over his armchair. One wrong move and Grandpa wakes up, resetting the tension and encouraging careful, patient play.

The game’s simple rules and quick pace (around 15 minutes) make it accessible for children as young as four, engaging both their fine motor skills and focus. The light challenge and humorous theme ensure laughter and suspense in equal measure.

While “winning” usually means successfully placing the most items without waking Grandpa, the true goal lies in maintaining composure, precision, and repeatedly trying until success—making it as much about the joyful attempt as the result.

—description from the publisher (translated)