Cats and dogs
Welcome to Cats and Dogs, a game of strategy and territory! Two players, one representing Cats (X) and the other Dogs (O), take turns claiming squares on the grid. Jump to the game
The Objective
The goal is simple: be the last player to make a legal move. If your opponent cannot place their animal anywhere on the board, you win!
Game Rules
- Take Turns: Player 1 is Cats (X) and Player 2 is Dogs (O). Players take turns placing their animal in any empty square on the 7-by-7 grid.
- The Golden Rule: A Cat and a Dog can never be placed in neighboring squares. This includes all eight squares that surround a piece—horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
- Friendly Neighbors are Okay: You can place your animal next to another of your own kind. Cats can be placed next to other Cats, and Dogs can be placed next to other Dogs.
How to Win
You win the game immediately if your opponent has no valid squares to place their animal. This means that every empty square on the board is adjacent to one of your pieces, blocking your opponent from making a move.
Plan your moves carefully to section off territory and leave no room for your opponent to play!