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Our next featured cat rescue is Safe Haven in Green Bay, WI! Safe Haven provides a permanent sanctuary for animals with disabilities and special needs, and they're raising funds after their building was flooded this summer. We donate 50% of Catagrams "Treat Package" proceeds to featured rescues.

What will this kitty discover as you reveal the lab? Find out in the new Scientist Cat scene, available in the shop now! #catagrams #catsInSTEM #wordGames

9 out of 10 cats agree that playing word games is better for their humans than doom scrolling. #catagrams #wordGames #catAdvice

We're excited to donate $440 CAD ($314 USD) to The Purrfect Cup today! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible with a "Treat Package" in-app purchase in Catagrams. Simon and Olive approve. >^.^< #wordgames #cats #catagrams #GamingForGood

A new update is available (v 1.8) with two new riddle packs and some other fun surprises... 👀 #indieGames #moarChandeliers #wordGames

It's time for a new featured cat rescue! The Purrfect Cup is a cat café in Saskatoon, SK that's been hit with vandalism and break-ins. They're working hard to keep the kitties safe and move to a safer location. We donate 50% of "Treat Package" proceeds to the featured rescue. #indieGames

Has anyone else noticed that some of the chandeliers seem to be haunted? 🧐 #indiegames

We're excited to donate $88 to PAWS today! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible with a "Treat Package" in-app purchase in Catagrams. Simon and Olive approve. >^.^<

If you're enjoying the Rhymatory, it would really help us if you'd like to leave a review on the App Store or Google Play -- we don't have many yet. Thanks so much! 🦉✨ #rhymatory #indiegames

The Rhymatory is out now! A challenging but cozy rhyming game with a steampunk theme, it's available on iOS and Android. Thanks for supporting hand-crafted, independent games! ponderosagames.com/games/rhymat... #rhymatory #indieGames #madeWithUnity #wordGames #launchDay #steampunk

Day 3 of practice riddles! Yesterday's solution was "stale bale." See you tomorrow for launch day! ✨ #rhymatory #indiegames

Day 2 of practice riddles! Yesterday's solution was "Violet pilot." #rhymatory #indiegames

With The Rhymatory launching in just a few days, we need to get everyone prepared! Here's a practice riddle. The answer will be revealed tomorrow; feel free to put your guess in the comments. #rhymatory #indiegames

Only a week 'til launch! The Rhymatory is available now for pre-order on the App Store and Google Play. Enjoy rhymes and riddles? Have an affinity for steam-powered air canoes? The Rhymatory might be the game for you! ponderosagames.com/games/rhymat... #indiegames #rhymatory #cozygames

The trailer for The Rhymatory is out! Let us know what you think! 👀 youtu.be/wnN_QghL7rE #gametrailer #rhymatory #indiegames #wordgames #majorupdate

Focusing on finalizing The Rhymatory for launch while these two focus on maximizing sunbeams. 😍 More updates coming soon! #indiegames #comingSoon #rhymatory #cats

It's time for a new featured cat rescue -- PAWS (Paradise Animal Welfare Society), in Crested Butte, CO. They have a lovely space for cats, and we appreciate all they do! For the next few months, we'll donate 50% of the proceeds from all "Treat Package" in-app purchases to PAWS. #gamingforgood

Introducing...The Rhymatory! It's goofy, it's clever, it's got a plethora of chandeliers -- what more could you ask for? Ponderosa's second release, coming in April 2026, is a whimsical rhyming game set in a steampunk world. Can't wait to share it with you! #indiedev #steampunk #majorupdate

Who are THESE sketchy figures, and why are they drinking so much tea? Find out in Ponderosa's second game, coming out soon (ish)!! #indiedev #wordgames #noSuchThingAsTooMuchTea

Here's our review of a game we like to play: Tents and Trees, by @frozax.com. It's a great way to unwind! ponderosagames.com/posts/tents-... #Games #PuzzleGames

We're excited to be donating $134 to @Denver Cat Rescue! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible with a "Treat Package" in-app purchase. Olive approves. #indiedev #adoptdontshop #GamingForGood #catsofbluesky

Our fall event starts on Thursday! 🍂 iOS users, visit our page in the App Store if you'd like to get a notification. apps.apple.com/us/app/id649... #cozyGames #pumpkinSpiceCat #wordGames #cats #autumn

How do you visualize the alphabet? (If at all!) Investigating for a future game. So far, I've heard: - Several rows of letters, sans serif font - Column of speckled capital letters on a peach background - Cursive on ruled paper, dotted center line - A background that looks like old-timey wallpaper

It's International Cat Day! Make sure to give your furry friends a hug! ♥️ #InternationalCatDay #Cats #CatGame #WordGame

It's time for a new featured rescue! Denver Cat Rescue is the non-profit arm of the Denver Cat Company cafe, where we first met Olive! ❤️ We donate 50% of "Treat Package" proceeds to the featured rescue. The Treat Package unlocks no-ads, unlimited puzzles, and premium levels! #wordgames #cats

We made our first donation to a cat rescue: $486 to Happy Cats Haven! Thanks to everyone who bought the Catagrams "Treat Package". Stay tuned to hear about our next collab... For more info or to suggest a rescue, visit: ponderosagames.com/games/catagr... #wordgame #cozy #cats #adoptdontshop

It's Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! If you're thinking of adopting, June is peak "kitten season." Happy Cats Haven, our current featured rescue, is one of many places to find a forever friend. Are you adopting a cat this month? Tag us in a picture and we'll share it! #adoptdontshop #adoptacatmonth

Happy #NationalCatLadyDay! Coincidentally, we just released a new premium cat for Catagrams! Check out Desert Road Trip Cat in the shop. ponderosagames.com/games/catagr... #wordgames #cats #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev

Some attendees were very interested in our launch party. youtube.com/shorts/_jLPZ... #wordgames #indiegames #cats

Just a chilly, rainy, relaxing-on-the-heater-vent kinda day. #rainydayvibes

We're introducing a new cat to the game soon! Any guesses on what their theme is? #caturday #indiedev #cozygames

We've raised nearly $300 so far for Happy Cats Haven! Huge thanks to everyone who purchased the Treat Package! 🐈 Happy Cats will continue to be our featured rescue for a bit, if you want to support them while also unlocking all the extras in Catagrams. #indiedev ponderosagames.com/games/catagr...

Today on #FragmentsofSilicon we welcome @ponderosagames.com to the program to talk about #Catagrams live beginning at 9:30 PM ET! Be sure to join us and sub today! www.twitch.tv/fragmentsofs... #Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegamedev #Indiedevhour

We made a top ten list! 😁 #wordgames #indiegames games.mxdwn.com/news/the-top...

If you like cats, word puzzles and matching then take a look at @catagrams.com from @ponderosagames.com - currently free in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store! In-app purchases of the "Treat Package" support game dev and make a donation to a cat-focused organization! 💖 youtu.be/2sI5cxM4SIg

Hey Bluesky #indiegame #gamedev please fill out this interest form to be included in a special Indie Games Round-up for March! The lead time on this is short due to Twitch front page approval process, but I have been confirmed for this event and would love to include as many femme devs as possible!

It's a cold and windy day here at Ponderosa Games HQ, but we know how to stay warm. Anyone out there playing our Cozy Winter Cat scene today? #catagrams #cozygaming #catgames #indiedev

@appunwrapper.bsky.social shares a look at @ponderosagames.com's recently released puzzle game, @catagrams.com! #gamernews #gamingnews #gameindustry #indiegame #catagrams #puzzlegame #indiedev

Thanks so much to our local cat café, The Biscuit Factory, for hosting our Catagrams launch party last week and to The Cupcake Doctor for the adorable cupcakes! What a fun night! #indiedev #catagrams #wordgame #cozygame #indiegames

“With beautiful hand-drawn art, Catagrams is a word puzzle game at its core.” Droid Gamers' Amrita R Sankar shares details on @ponderosagames.com' new mobile release. #gamernews #gamingnews #gameindustry #indiegame #catagrams #puzzlegame #indiedev

It's launch day! Catagrams is a word game with cozy illustrations and a cute cat theme! 50% of "Treat Package" in-app purchase proceeds go to a cat rescue - currently Happy Cats Haven! ♥🐈 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... iOS: apps.apple.com/app/cross-th... #Games #Wordgames #Cats

Check out our trailer! 🐈 One week 'til launch. We're so excited and a bit nervous 😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T7B... #games #wordgames #indiegames #cats

This regal loaf would like to announce our planned launch date of Feb. 6 for Catagrams! Pre-registration links for iOS and Android are now available on our website. catagrams.com #indieGames #catLoaf #firstGame #gameLaunch

We'll make an announcement about our new launch date after the holidays (see our last blog post if you missed our crazy delay with the Play Store!), but in the meantime, here's a warm and fuzzy Staff Spotlight about our Assistant Coach, Simon! #indiegamedev ponderosagames.com/posts/spotli...

We ran into a surprise getting the final version of Catagrams approved by the Google Play Store. Read about what we learned and what happened. Hopefully other mobile devs won't have to go through the same thing. 😩 ponderosagames.com/posts/the-ca... #gamedev #indiedev

Coming soon...Catagrams! Ponderosa's first game is right around the corner. It's a relaxing mobile word game with hand-drawn illustrations and a cute cat theme. For all the details (and of course, cat content), follow @catagrams.bsky.social! #indiegames

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