Kattam - The Box
Make Words! Not War.
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Word
Languages
English
Sat Dec 31 2022
1. Added 2X mode to speed up the game, and earn BONUS points.
2. Enhanced the word dictionary.
Kattam: The Box is a strategic puzzle game based on traditional line-drawing mechanics. Players take turns connecting dots on a grid, attempting to complete the fourth side of a 1x1 box to capture it. Featuring both solo levels and competitive modes, Kattam challenges your ability to outmaneuver opponents and control the board through clever placement and foresight.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Kattam is a clever take on the 'dots and boxes' concept that many of us played on graph paper as kids. It’s minimalist, which I appreciate; there are no unnecessary bells and whistles to distract you from the logic of the puzzle. The game asks you to enclose areas to score points, but the level design forces you to think three or four moves ahead to avoid giving your opponent (or the AI) an easy opening.
The progression is well-paced. The early levels introduce the mechanics simply enough, but the later stages introduce obstacles and specific board shapes that really test your spatial reasoning. It's a quiet, contemplative game that rewards patience. My only gripe is that I wish there were more diverse board skins, but the core logic is so sound that it's easy to overlook the plain aesthetic.
Features
Classic Gameplay Reimagined
Single Player Campaign
Clean UI Design
Adjustable AI Difficulty
Minimalist Soundscape
Tips & Walkthrough
Be careful not to draw the third line of a square, as your opponent will immediately draw the fourth and capture the box. Try to force your opponent into situations where they must give you the advantage.
Gameplays
The goal is to capture more boxes than your opponent. Each time you complete a box, you get an extra turn, which can lead to powerful chain reactions if you plan the board correctly.
Screenshot
Q&A
Absolutely. It is a fantastic tool for developing logical thinking and spatial awareness for all ages.
Ratings & Reviews
Awesome game!
Tue Feb 15 2022 NePats2Super fun and easy to figure out right after you start the game. It has different levels and each one keeps you on your toes. Definitely worth the download.
Fun little word builder
Fri Dec 30 2022 HyruleBobokinNice game to pickup as a filler. Love how the hammer slowly rises up until it’s ready to be deployed to demolish those pesky bricked words. Would be nice though if the game could be sped up, like it can be slowed down.
Tetris Meets Wordle
Mon Feb 14 2022 DS LeadfootIf you like Wordle you should give Kattam a try! It’s like Wordle where you’re guessing 5 letter words but with the added time pressure of avoiding death by stack, Tetris style. Nicely polished and addictive.
Makes you think fast ! Good new concept!
Sun Feb 13 2022 Abhi10777Good new concept in word games, makes you think fast. Great for kids to learn, recall and play with words.
Addictive!!!
Thu Feb 17 2022 B_ramnathWordle got me interested but Kattam keeps me satiated. Love the concept and execution. It’s highly addictive and has various difficulty levels to keep you engaged.
Fun idea, bad word recognition
Wed Dec 28 2022 SlashFredoLike the fun, simple concept. But the game doesn’t correctly recognize words. In the very first game I played it said July isn’t a word. Given the fast paced nature of the game it is unforgivable and demoralizing when you’re doing your part and the game itself is sabotaging your ability to win.
Highly addictive!!
Mon Feb 14 2022 RockyIykcoRGreat fun and highly addictive!! One of the best things one could buy for a dollar these days!!
Challenging
Sat Feb 04 2023 scholastica3Challenging but no score. Or Improvement over last time
