To tickle, or not to tickle?

Two new games from re:creation are sure to appeal to fans of Sesame Street’s Elmo. First up is Don’t Tickle Elmo, in which you have to carefully (very carefully) place feathers in the board around Elmo without tickling the little guy. A steady hand is required here or he’ll dissolve in a fit of giggles.

For children of three and up, this game will help teach patience and turn-taking, as well as developing hand-eye coordination.

Giggling Elmo’s Hot Tomato Game (also for ages three and older) sees Elmo transformed into a big red tomato. Press his nose to set him giggling and shaking, then quickly pass him on before the shaking stops. A fun variation on ‘pass the parcel’, the game also comes with game cards that introduce numbers and letters.

Both games are available now, priced around £9.99 each.