"Trap the Cat" is a classic strategy game also known as "Mouse Trap" or "Cat and Mouse." The goal is to surround the cat with a border of mice so that it cannot escape. Here's how to play: Setup: Draw a 5x5 grid on a piece of paper and label the rows and columns with numbers and letters (e.g., A1, B2, etc.). Place a marker representing the cat in the center of the grid (at position C3). Gameplay: Players take turns either moving the cat or placing a mouse. The cat can move one space in any direction (up, down, left, right, or diagonally), while mice can only be placed on empty spaces adjacent to the cat (not diagonally). Objective: The cat wins if it reaches the edge of the grid, and the mice win if they surround the cat on all four sides (top, bottom, left, right). Strategy: The cat player aims to escape towards the edges while the mouse player tries to block its path by placing mice strategically. The cat needs to use cunning moves to avoid getting trapped, while the mice need to work together to corner the cat. Winning: If the cat is surrounded on all four sides, the mice win. If the cat reaches the edge of the grid, the cat wins. "Trap the Cat" is a fun and challenging game of strategy and anticipation. With each move, players must carefully consider their opponent's next move to outwit them and claim victory.