The Importance of Playtime: 4 Cat Games You Must Know

Arooba Haqqani
3 min readJul 13, 2023

Being a cat parent, spending quality time with it should be your priority, and playing different cat games with it is an ideal solution.

Your cat needs the right stimulation to keep it alive and kicking. Entertaining them with fun cat games not only helps in strengthening your bond but is also beneficial for their well-being, making it a win-win situation for both of you

Are you still perplexed about selecting recreational activities for your cat? Here is a list of some interesting games for cats that you can play with your feline friend at home.

Use Toys to Play Cat Games

You can turn a handful of toys into various fun cat games and help your little furry friend escape boredom, even obesity.

Try a laser, a light, jingle bells, or other battery-operated toys to ignite your furry companion’s playful instincts. Your cat will attract to the zig-zag motion of these toys and chase them.

These playful movements provide endless entertainment to your cat. Moreover, they also serve as a remarkable stimulus for sharpening her stalking and pouncing skills.

Although, make sure to keep the toys in rotation to keep your cat’s interest intact.

Play a Fun Cat Game Using Obstacles

Since you are a cat owner, you should know that cats are prone to investigate new changes in their environment. Tap into your feline’s natural curiosity and turn it into an exhilarating cat game. Create a maze-like structure and include different obstacles with the help of cushions and pillows.

You can enhance playability for your little friend by adding higher obstacles, such as chairs in the maze for jumping.

Pro Tip: Place food at various places around the maze to keep it interesting for your little fellow.

Play a Cat Game Using Bubbles

Embark on the bubbly adventure with your furry friend. This will be a cuteness-overloaded moment when your cat will attempt to jump and snatch the bubbles in midair.

So, dip the wand in the bubble mixture and brace yourself for a tidal wave of cuteness.

Play Fetch a Toy

Among other games for cats, the popular one is Fetch a Toy. Choose a soft and unbreakable toy that you can throw on the other side of the room. As soon as you throw the toy, you see your cat tossing and pouncing on it.

You can also turn this playful activity into training your cat, as it is very stimulating and mentally enriching for your cat. Throw a toy at a moderate distance and reward your cat when it endeavours to approach or investigate it.

By employing this positive reinforcement technique, you can impart fetching skills to your cat and unlock a new level of interactive play.

On a Final Note

Your little gullible fellow craves your undivided attention on a daily basis. Fortunately, these simple yet effective activities will entertain your cat and also help in boosting her physical and mental well-being without straining your budget.

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Arooba Haqqani

Pakistani/ Graduated in English Language and Literature/ Writes about the social issues and current affairs of the world, more often about Pakistan.