How does the cat decide where to move?

It runs a breadth-first search for the shortest path from its current cell to any open boundary cell and takes the first step along that path, breaking ties in a fixed direction order. With no path out, it is trapped and you win.

Can I block a cell next to the cat?

Yes · you can block any empty cell on the board, including ones touching the cat or out on the edge. Closing off the cat's likely escape routes early is usually the right idea.

Is every round solvable?

A round is always winnable in principle, but a hard board with few head-start walls can be unforgiving · if the cat reaches the edge it escapes and the round is lost. The board and the cat's moves are fully deterministic, so the same seed is the same puzzle.

How does difficulty change it?

Higher difficulty starts you with fewer pre-blocked cells. Higher labyrinth levels grow the hex board, giving the cat more room to manoeuvre.

Does it work offline?

Yes. PlayMemorize is a Progressive Web App. Install once and Catch the Cat works without an internet connection.

Catch the Cat · 中文

Q: 猫如何决定移动到哪里？

它从当前格子到任何开放边界格子运行广度优先搜索以寻找最短路径，然后沿该路径走第一步，遇到并列时按照固定的方向顺序选择。如果没有出路，它就会被困住，你就获胜。

Q: 难度如何影响游戏？

更高难度会让你一开始拥有更少的预封格子。更高的迷宫等级会扩大六边形棋盘，给猫更多的活动空间。

Q: 它能离线工作吗？

可以。PlayMemorize 是一个渐进式网页应用。安装一次后，Catch the Cat 可在无网络连接的情况下运行。

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