Tickle fights are such a blast! If you want to win your next tickle fight, our handy list below can help you do just that. We'll start by walking you through which body parts are the most ticklish so you can go for those spots immediately. Then we'll touch on some ways you can fake out your opponent and defend yourself so you can win the fight.

1

Start a fair tickle fight.

  1. A silent sneak attack is pretty unfair. Some people aren’t into surprises or tickling, so hitting them with a double whammy will probably upset them. Remember: the only fair tickle fight is the one your opponent agrees to![1]
    • If you still want to do a sneak attack, at least yell “TICKLE FIGHT!” first. They can’t say you didn’t warn them!
    • Keep in mind that just because they're laughing doesn’t mean they're having fun. Our brains tell us to respond to tickling with laughter, almost like a reflex.[2]
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5

Go for the knees.

  1. Grab the area right above their knee cap and give it a firm squeeze. This is a great way to immobilize them! Use your middle finger and thumb to latch onto the area right above the knee and squeeze it until they can’t take it anymore.[6]
    • The tops of the knees are so ticklish that they’ll either freeze in place or fall down in a fit of laughter. They could also make a run for it, though, so watch out for that!
    • If the top of the knees don't work, try softly tickling their kneecaps. That should drive them into fits of laughter!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    My best friend is way too strong. When I try to tickle her feet, she kicks and ends up doing the same to me. How can I get her weaker?
    Hellovenus1233
    Hellovenus1233
    Community Answer
    You need to initiate the fight with a tickle sneak-attack: sit down next to her and surprise her by tickling her sides or belly, which are the two most vulnerable areas.
  • Question
    After reading this I want to have a tickle fight with my sister. I do not know how to start the tickling or ask, what do I do?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Sneak up behind her and tickle her while screaming "TICKLE FIGHT!" If she isn't in the mood, she will let you know. Then you can try again later.
  • Question
    How do I get someone to tickle me?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Just ask them. Or start ticking them first. Or bring up the subject of tickling and see if it makes them want to tickle you.
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Article SummaryX

If you get into a tickle fight, you’ll need to use the right techniques to win it. Go for your opponent’s most sensitive areas, like the bottom of their feet, their armpits, ribs, and neck. Try to attack as many different areas as you can to keep them giggling. For example, if they hold their arms against their sides to protect their armpits, tickle their feet or their ribs. Just be careful when you tickle their feet, since they might accidentally kick you if you’re too close. Try pinning their arms over their head or sitting on top of them so they can’t tickle you back. If they get angry or distressed, stop tickling them and enjoy your victory. For more tips, including how to do advanced tickling moves, read on!

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