Fun games to play with your cat to keep them active

Scrunch a receipt-sized piece of paper and roll it along the floor. Use corridors for speedy sprints; swap paper often for fresh crinkle.

Flutter low, then swoop over cushions. Let your cat catch the feather every few passes to keep confidence high.

Hide kibble or tiny treats around one room. Start obvious, then go behind books or under a tea towel. Perfect for rainy days.

Cut doors and peek-holes in a box; thread a ribbon through and wiggle. Rotate the fort weekly to keep it novel.

Zip the dot along the floor and up the sofa, then end on a catchable toy (mouse or feather) so your cat gets a real “win”.

Teach simple cues—sit, target, high-five. Use a clicker or a consistent “yes!” and pea-sized rewards.

Pop biscuits into a puzzle ball or a muffin tray covered with tennis balls. Slows eating and adds movement.

Use cushions as jumps and chairs as tunnels. Lure with a wand and reward each obstacle. Keep jumps low for joints.

Call your cat’s name and reward when they find you. Build distance gradually and keep sessions upbeat.

Set a perch near a safe window. Make a simple “bingo” of birds, leaves, and people; reward gentle tail flicks and chirps.

Toss a lightweight toy down a hallway; reward any carry-back. Keep throws gentle and surfaces grippy.

Sprinkle catnip on a soft ball and gently dribble around the room. Give breaks if your cat gets over-excited.