# Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced — Is there a cat in the box?

> Strategic Tic-Tac-Toe variant with cats and boxes, emphasizing piece placement and covering. (iPhone/iPad app by Masakazu Sakata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-and-box-tictactoe-advanced/id1550725979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masakazu Sakata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445504084)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2021-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-and-box-tictactoe-advanced/id1550725979/reviews.md

## What is Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced?

■How to Play "Cat and Box"

Each player have 
・small cat  × 2
・medium box  × 2
・large box   × 2
pieces.

Players alternate placing (or moving) one of pieces one of their own pieces.

Place your 3 pieces (vertically / horizontally / diagonally) faster than your opponent to win!


◇ pieces placement rules ◇
You can place it in a vacant square and in a square where a piece smaller than the piece you'll put (both yours and your opponent's are OK!).

If you place a piece where it is, the previous piece will not disappear. 
It is placed so that it covered.
Therefore, when the covering piece moves, a small piece will appear from below.


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Sounds：Pocket-Sound – https://pocket-se.info/

## Key features

- Unique cat and box game pieces
- Strategic placement and movement
- Piece covering and revealing mechanics
- Classic win condition: three in a row
- Simple to learn, challenging to master


## Frequently asked questions about Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced

### How do you play Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced?

Players alternate placing or moving pieces, which include small, medium, and large cats and boxes. The goal is to be the first to get three of your pieces in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).

### What are the piece placement rules in Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced?

You can place a piece in an empty square or a square occupied by a smaller piece. When a piece is placed over another, the covered piece is hidden until the covering piece moves.

### What devices is Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced available on?

Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### Is Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced free to play?

Yes, Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced is completely free to download and play.

### How often is Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced updated?

The app was last updated on January 27, 2021, with version 1.0. Further updates are not detailed in the provided information.

### What do users think of Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced?

The app has received an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating a very positive user sentiment.

### Does Cat and Box TicTacToe Advanced have multiplayer?

The description focuses on two players alternating turns, implying a local multiplayer or single-player versus AI mode. Online multiplayer is not explicitly mentioned.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-01-27

No release notes.

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