4.07.2011

Thursday Thrills

Earlier this week, our friends at the Katnip Lounge all played a new game.  It was the brainchild of their mumkat Trish who took an ordinary toy and made a brilliant modification. 

We've all seen this box with holes that usually has crinkle or nip balls inside and the cats must figure out how to remove them.  Well instead of balls, Trish put treats inside!  Since we have the same toy at home, that the boys have long lost interest in, we thought we would give it a try too.

I give you Part 1of "Treat Teaser"...
hmmm mum, what's this?
there is something good in there
oh it looks much better from this side!
I'll use my mental powers to will the treats to move
stand back kids I'm going in!

36 comments:

Sparkle said...

It's the latest Kitty Craze!

Ellen Whyte said...

Hey this is a GREAT game!

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

We saw the game over at the Lounge. It looks like it's going to become the hot new thing!

Alasandra, The Cats and Dogs said...

Mommy is thinking about getting us one of those but we thinks Arty Mouse might crawl right in and eat all the treats.

Please help us celebrate Scylla's Gotcha Day today.

(Casper, I hopes we can sit under the Wisteria and enjoy the perfume and the lovely day. Your, Mouse)

Hannah and Lucy said...

This look a great way to play and get treats at the same time.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Kea said...

Oh, this really does look like fun. We don't have this toy, but the mom just might have to get us one. She really likes the idea of making us work for our treats. :-P

-Fuzzy Tales

mawiesner said...

I have one of those, too! I think I'll try that this weekend. Thanks for the idea! :)

SuziQCat said...

This toy looks like fun, especially with the treats inside. Maybe I could use this to help my biggest lose some weight!

Brian's Home Blog said...

We used to have one of those but it got donated elsewhere. Drat!

Admiral Hestorb said...

That just reminded mommy to get MINE out again and add treats instead.
xox

Random Felines said...

That looks like fun. Not sure how that would work in our house - mom might have to get two of them....have fun!!

Marg said...

Ok, now we have seen this toy twice and we sure need one of those. So could you ask your Mom where she got that wonderful holey box.

Unknown said...

WOW1 That looks lik fun! Wes don't has that toy - Mommy where are you! Come see this!!
Kisses and head butts
Nellie

Kitty McCormack said...

OMC! I want that game!

Nishiko xxx

My Mind's Eye said...

MOL Ben I like your two paw method...you can stand on it to keep in in place while you eat your snack. That is a great toy for a group play.
Hugs Madi

Daniela said...

I LOVE that toy. It looks like so much fun and who doesn't love treats? i do I do..can I come and play too?

Love,
Homer

LP said...

LP hides treats under the toys in ours to make it that much more frustrating...um...challenging!
the critters in The Cottage

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Ohhhh, Dat lookz like soooo much fun!! Especially a Game wit treatz! ^..^
Purrz & Kissez to All you handsome Boyz~

Katnip Lounge said...

We are still interested in out treat puzzle box after five days...kitties, we may have a winning toy!
It's fun to see you guys enjoying it too!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We think it is a new fad!
Woot
We cannot wait to try this out too!

Mom said thank you for the comment on her amaryllis.
We live in Florida which is zone 8 Mom thinks.

Purrs

Daisy said...

It is awesome to find new and fun ways to "enrich" our lives!

Pellie / Penny said...

Isn't it funny how treats make everything look new and exciting.

I'm a big fan of treats myself, just don't know if I'd want to work that hard for them.

Purrs,
Genghis

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

yep Trish had a great idea! cody is such a piggie he would be all over that and done in a flash!

The Island Cats said...

Our mom says she's gonna torture us like that with our puzzle box!!

The Monkeys said...

We think the Loungers are definitely on to something! That looks so fun!

Cats of Wildcat Woods said...

we will have to try adding treats. we had one and ignored it - treats will add more fun!

Anonymous said...

Great idea! We'll have to tell our mom about that. Ben and Jimmy you guys have fun and have a great weekend.

kraftekat said...

How creative! Wow you do have a house full of cat's!

=^..^= said...

That looks so fun! We're gonna have to try that!

~Slash & Bronzy

Jacqueline said...

We have one of those and think that is a great idea=we are going to have to get our Mommy to try that too!...We love your beautiful header, handsome boys and hope you all enjoy a wonderful weekend, sweet friends...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki

katzenfreundin said...

Was für ein tolles Spiel. Man sieht wie begeistert die Katzen davon sind.

LG Claudia

Anonymous said...

That looks like FUN!

Mama Bear said...

Now that does look like fun! I saw it over on Katnip Lounge and told hubby we should look for one. After seeing your boys enjoying it, for sure I need to go shopping now.
PS No cat tree yet. I think we need one with a 6 foot extension for Sebastian so he doesn't need to worry about his personal space being invaded!

Tamago said...

That looks fun! They are all over that toy :-) Ben, did your mental power work?

meowmeowmans said...

Yup, that looks like a really fun game! We'll have to give it a try! :)

Anya said...

Oh oh
this looks very cool
we want that also meowwwwwwww........

Hugs Kareltje & Betsie