Trap The Cat

Trap The Cat is a deceptively simple puzzle game that challenges players to corner a fast and unpredictable feline. Using strategy, foresight, and a bit of luck, your goal is to block the cat’s escape path before it runs off the grid. It’s quick to play, but tough to master.

The Goal is Containment

The cat begins in the center of a hexagonal grid and tries to escape to the edge. You place black tiles one by one to block its path. But the cat isn’t random—it actively avoids your blocks and picks the most open escape route. Every move counts.

Strategies to Win

• Think Ahead: Don’t just react to the cat’s position—plan several moves in advance.
• Focus the Center: Block potential early exits by building walls near the middle.
• Anticipate Patterns: Watch how the cat chooses its path to predict its next move.

Common Mistakes and Fixes

1. Over-blocking Randomly: Placing blocks without a pattern wastes opportunities to trap the cat efficiently.
2. Letting Corners Stay Open: Once the cat nears the edge, you’ll have almost no chance to stop it.
3. Not Resetting: Sometimes, a bad start is better left behind—restart to improve your odds.

Trap The Cat might look easy at first, but each failed attempt teaches something new. It’s the kind of game that sparks your logical thinking while keeping sessions short and satisfying. Capturing the cat is always a moment of victory—and it never gets old.