Trap the Cat

TRAP THE CAT INTRODUCTION

Trap the Cat drops you into a playful but brain-twisting arena. In this puzzle game, a mischievous cat darts around, looking for any chance to escape. Instead of chasing it, you outsmart it—one move at a time. Each click places a barrier on the board, narrowing the cat’s options. The challenge? Every step you take triggers the cat to make its own move, slipping through openings if you’re not careful. You can play this game directly on our website—no downloads, no limits. Just open the game and start plotting your feline-proof plan!

HOW TO PLAY

Click to close cells

Every click places a circle that blocks one tile. As soon as you do, the cat shifts to a neighboring tile. Your goal is to predict where it wants to go—and shut that down.

Read the cat’s escape patterns

This cat is crafty. It naturally gravitates toward the outer edge, searching for the shortest exit. Watching the angles and paths it prefers will help you get ahead of its next move.

Form a perimeter early

Instead of chasing the cat directly, begin by building a loose ring around it. Gradually tighten the circle to limit every escape route.

Control the final openings

As the cat nears the border, block the last pathways first. This prevents last-second escapes and forces the cat inward.

Close gaps methodically

When the ring is nearly sealed, reinforce weak spots before adding new blocks elsewhere. One small gap is enough for the cat to slip through.

Tips for beginners

Don’t follow the cat—predict it. Think two or three steps ahead.
Avoid building traps too close to the edge; the cat escapes fastest there.
Work from wide to tight: start broad, then close in.
Prioritize closing the path the cat is leaning toward, not the one closest to you.

How Trap the Cat compares to other puzzle games

Where many puzzle games challenge your reaction speed, Trap the Cat focuses on foresight and pattern recognition. It’s less about racing and more about constructing a perfect net before the cat can outsmart you.