Cats & Boxes

Cats & Boxes

If your child has ever delighted in watching a cat dive into a cardboard box—or if you've spent way too much time watching those very videos yourself—then Cats & Boxes is the game you didn't know you needed. This irresistibly clever puzzle pairs the internet's favorite combo (fuzzy felines + cardboard boxes) with brain-building challenges that are equal parts cute and complex.

Your goal? Choose one of the 60 challenges, set up the cats and boxes on the grid, then shift those box-shaped puzzle pieces—one at a time—until every whiskered friend has found its perfect hiding spot. Sounds simple? Not so fast. You'll only have four pieces to tuck five cats into five boxes, and not all placements will work. Some boxes cover multiple cats. Some cats are in the way. And only the square pieces with boxes can go on top of cats—no cheating with an empty puzzle edge!

You can't pick up more than one piece at a time. You can rotate them, try a zillion configurations, and backtrack as needed. Cats stay put, but the boxes can move from one furball to another. Don't worry about how many moves it takes; use your best logic, spatial thinking, and a pinch of trial-and-error to crack each challenge. If your kid's the kind who loves solving things his own way, he'll love it. And if he needs a hint? Early levels include the step-by-step box-shifting order to get you going.

Packed in a portable case with lid (perfect for car rides or restaurant waits), Cats & Boxes is great for solo puzzlers ages 7 and up. It builds logic, concentration, and planning skills in a way that's totally pawsitive.

It's a win-win: your child strengthens essential problem-solving skills, and every cat gets its box. What could be better?