Catboxes

Dots, Boxes & Cat Scratch

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

The classic dots-and-boxes game with a feline twist. Play with family and friends — or challenge the AI. No ads, no in-app purchases. Catboxes brings the beloved pencil-and-paper strategy game to life — with a feline twist. Draw lines between dots to capture boxes, but watch out: hidden hazards and treats change everything. The player with the most points wins! CAT SCRATCH MODE - Hidden hazards and treats lurk beneath the grid - Revealed clue numbers hint at nearby surprises - Capturing a hazard costs you points - Treats reward the bold with bonus points - Toggle Cat Scratch on or off to suit your style PLAY YOUR WAY - 2-4 players — pass-and-play with family and friends - Set any opponent to human or AI, each with their own difficulty level - Choose from five classic board sizes, from quick 4x4 games to sprawling 8x8 battles - Try unique board shapes: Hourglass, Diamond, Donut, Cross, and more - Random board mode for endless variety and replayability DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES - Simple rules that kids ages 8 and up can learn in seconds - Surprisingly deep strategy that keeps adults engaged - 8 bright, high-contrast player colors - Fun gameplay tips between turns POLISHED EXPERIENCE - Smooth animations for every move and capture - Sound effects and haptic feedback - Save your game and pick up right where you left off - Dark mode, light mode, or match your system setting - Works in portrait and landscape PRIVACY FIRST - No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required. - Anonymous analytics help us improve the game — no personal data collected. - Player names and preferences stay on your device.

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What's new in 2.0.1: - Unified special effects system with new animations for hazards and treats - Expandable score pill showing your collected specials at a glance - Fixed rapid-tap allowing multiple moves at once - Visual polish: score pill chevron and icon sizing improvements

Version 2.0.1

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    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

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Information

Seller
  • Nicholas Hart
Size
  • 2.2 MB
Category
  • Casual
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 9 more
  • English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 Nick Hart
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