The Trixie Cat Activity Brain Mover Strategy Game is a board game for cats that rewards your cat’s perseverance and skill. The board has a varied design with different mechanisms that your cat has to operate to reach the treats hidden underneath. This is fun and motivates long-lasting activity.

The Brain Mover has 4 different tasks to challenge your cat:

Task with covers: Your pet has to remove the cover to get at the snack
Task with drawers: Your cat has to push at the drawers to find the reward
Task with lever: Your cat has to push the lever to open the drawer with the reward
Task with loop: Your pet has to open the drawer using the loop to get its reward

When your cat is able to solve the individual tasks you can start to make things more complicated by combining different tasks.

Its compact, stable design with a non-slip base is ideal for both intermediate and advanced puzzle-savvy felines, making it a versatile addition to your enrichment toolkit. A training manual with tips for habituation and motivation is included. For cleaning, you can simply put the board and the individual parts in the dishwasher.

Benefits of puzzle toys

Cats spend around 80% of their awake time engaged in mental effort. This is an inseparable part of feline life – a cat’s day revolves around hunting, and activities like observing, strategising, and scenting are all part of every attempt to obtain food.

Puzzle toys extend feeding activity – in the wild, acquiring food is a long, stimulating process
They help fulfill your cat’s hunting instincts at home
Cats exercise their sense of smell and coordination
Mental effort helps prevent cognitive decline
They are particularly useful for cats with disabilities (deaf, blind, or with mobility impairments)
A treat obtained independently stimulates the reward system, boosts confidence, and triggers serotonin release – the so-called “happiness hormone”
They calm cats
They enrich the day and keep it interesting
They complete the hunting cycle
Puzzle toys can be used as an alternative when the owner has less time to fully engage in hunting play – but this should not become a frequent replacement. Interactive hunting play with your cat remains equally important

Choosing treats for puzzle toys

First and foremost – use treats that your cat actually likes! If the reward isn’t attractive enough, your cat may not be motivated to make the effort
Pay attention to the ingredients. Ideally, treats should consist of 100% dried or freeze-dried meat and/or organs, without grains, dairy products, or other additives that aren’t suitable for cats
You can explore the treats available in our store to find suitable options
Remember to include treats in your cat’s daily calorie intake, especially if your cat needs to lose weight
If your cat has a chronic health condition, consult a veterinarian or animal nutritionist about the type and amount of treats you should give

Product description

Varied: 2 cones each, 2 drawers, 1 lever, 1 drawer with loop
Incl. training instructions: step-by-step training for cats, tips for motivation
Hygienic: game board and individual parts are dishwasher safe
Does not slip when playing: Rubber ring on the underside prevents annoying slipping away during play
Colour: pink/sage green
Material: plastic
Overall dimensions: 25cm x 19.5cm x 7cm
- Ball-shaped cover: Ø 4cm x 3.5 cm
- Drawer: 5cm x 4.5cm
- Lever: Ø 2.5 cm
- Lever drawer and loop drawer (each with 2 recesses): 12cm x 4cm x 1.5 cm
- Recesses for treats: Ø 3cm x 1.5 cm

Note: The colours shown in the photos may vary slightly from the actual product, depending on your screen settings.

Cat behaviourist advice

Puzzle toys can be used to help with situations and challenges such as:

boredom

anxiety

lack of confidence

aggression

difficulty regulating emotions

preventing cognitive decline

Choose the difficulty level and type of puzzle toy to match your cat. A toy that is too easy may not hold their interest, while one that is too difficult could cause frustration. Be present when introducing a new toy and, if needed, support, guide, and assist your cat. If the toy proves too challenging, switch to an easier one. Reward your cat for their effort.

Use puzzle toys after a short session with a wand toy to complete the hunting sequence. Alternate between different puzzle toys to keep playtime varied and engaging.

For domestic cats, it is natural to hunt and eat individually. If you have more than one cat, each should have their own puzzle toy. This helps prevent competition over resources and avoids unnecessary conflicts within the group.