# Catboxes — Dots, Boxes & Cat Scratch

> Dots, Boxes & Cat Scratch (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Hart.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catboxes/id6764232927 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Hart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765238383)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2026-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catboxes/id6764232927/reviews.md

## What is Catboxes?

Catboxes brings the beloved pencil-and-paper strategy game to life — with a feline twist. Draw lines between dots to capture boxes, but watch out: hidden hazards and treats change everything. The player with the most points wins!

CAT SCRATCH MODE
- Hidden hazards and treats lurk beneath the grid
- Revealed clue numbers hint at nearby surprises
- Capturing a hazard costs you points
- Treats reward the bold with bonus points
- Toggle Cat Scratch on or off to suit your style

PLAY YOUR WAY
- 2-4 players — pass-and-play with family and friends
- Set any opponent to human or AI, each with their own difficulty level
- Choose from five classic board sizes, from quick 4x4 games to sprawling 8x8 battles
- Try unique board shapes: Hourglass, Diamond, Donut, Cross, and more
- Random board mode for endless variety and replayability

DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES
- Simple rules that kids ages 8 and up can learn in seconds
- Surprisingly deep strategy that keeps adults engaged
- 8 bright, high-contrast player colors
- Fun gameplay tips between turns

POLISHED EXPERIENCE
- Smooth animations for every move and capture
- Sound effects and haptic feedback
- Save your game and pick up right where you left off
- Dark mode, light mode, or match your system setting
- Works in portrait and landscape

PRIVACY FIRST
- No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required.
- Anonymous analytics help us improve the game — no personal data collected.
- Player names and preferences stay on your device.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-26

What's new in 2.1.0:
- Treats now play their own celebration instead of the hazard animation
- Hazards reveal before the board reacts, so you can see what you hit
- Poo now costs you your extra turn instead of a point
- Fixed the board locking up after triggering a special
- Fixed the computer opponent stalling after collecting a treat
- Fixed Quit doing nothing on the results screen
- Play Again now keeps the same number of surprises each round

Translations are AI-generated. If something reads oddly in your language, I'd genuinely like to know — support@catboxes.app

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-22

What's new in 2.0.1:
- Unified special effects system with new animations for hazards and treats
- Expandable score pill showing your collected specials at a glance
- Fixed rapid-tap allowing multiple moves at once
- Visual polish: score pill chevron and icon sizing improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-24

Boom Boxing is now Catboxes! Same great game, fresh new look.

What's new in 2.0.0:
- Rebranded as Catboxes with a feline twist
- Minesweeper mode is now Cat Scratch mode — hidden hazards and treats lurk beneath the grid
- New interactive tutorial to learn the ropes
- Improved animations and visual polish
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.4.0 — 2026-05-15

A big update packed with new ways to play!

• 6 custom board shapes: Hourglass, Strait, Diamond, Donut, Cross, and Fortress — plus a Random mode
• Now available in 9 new languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish
• VoiceOver: box-centric navigation for a better accessible experience
• Minesweeper mode: reworked scoring, blast animations, and clearer power-up visuals
• UI polish: animated background, fireworks on win, and smoother color picker

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-01

Introducing Minesweeper Mode! Hidden mines and power-ups lurk beneath the grid — revealed clue numbers hint at nearby danger. Capture boxes to score, but beware: mines cost you points. Plus: new Boom Boxing branding, emoji graphics, and five square board sizes (4×4 to 8×8).

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