Instructions Cat Stax

Objective

In Cat Stax, players must place various cat pieces on a game board to match the patterns shown on cards. The goal is to position all cats such that all conditions of a card are met.

Setup

1. Components:
2. Cat pieces (each with a unique shape and color)
3. Puzzle cards with different challenges

4. A board for placing the pieces

5. Setup:

6. Each player selects a set of cat pieces.
7. Shuffle the puzzle cards and place them face down in a stack.

Gameplay

• Players take turns drawing a puzzle card from the deck.
• The card indicates which cat pieces should be used and how they must be arranged.
• Players must then quickly stack and arrange the cat pieces on the board to replicate the shown pattern.

Rules

1. Cat Selection: Players must use the specific cat pieces required by each puzzle card.
2. Arrangement: Cats can be rotated and flipped to fit the correct position.
3. Completion: A puzzle is considered solved when the arrangement of the cats on the board matches the pattern on the card.

Strategic Tips

• Spatial Vision: A good sense of spatial order helps solve puzzles faster.
• Time: Speed is crucial when playing Cat Stax, as it is often played under time pressure.

End of the Game

The game ends when a set number of puzzle cards have been solved or all cards are used. The player who has successfully completed the most puzzles wins.

Cat Stax enhances visual perception and problem-solving skills and is a fun challenge for players of all ages.