由Namco於 1984 年 11 月 14 日在Nintendo Famicom推出的《貓鼠大戰》（Mappy / マッピー），是早期紅白機時代最具代表性的動作益智遊戲之一。原本在 1983 年推出的街機版本，以其輕快洗腦的音樂和獨特的「蹦床」跳躍機制吸引大量玩家，移植到紅白機後更成為許多玩家心中不可磨滅的經典。

遊戲的設計充滿 Namco 早期極具美感的視覺與音效。主角是勇敢的警察老鼠 Mappy，身穿制服，必須面對紅色貓老大 Goro 以及成群的小粉貓 Meowkies。場景設定在一座多層樓的豪宅中，每一層都堆滿被小偷貓盜走的財寶。主題音樂節奏輕快，旋律極具標誌性，至今仍是紅白機音樂史上的經典。

故事劇情簡單直觀，Mappy 作為正義的警察老鼠，闖入貓咪們的秘密巢穴，收回被偷走的財寶，包括錄音機、電視、畫像、保險箱等。必須在不被貓咪抓到的情況下，將所有贓物收回並安全撤離，以進入下一個更具挑戰性的關卡。

操作機制獨樹一幟。不能直接跳躍，必須利用各樓層之間的綠色蹦床上下移動。在空中或蹦床上跳動時，貓咪無法抓到 Mappy，但連續在同一個蹦床上彈跳四次，蹦床會破裂。此外，可以打開各層的門來阻擋貓咪，而帶有光波效果的門在打開後會將經過的貓咪衝出螢幕，暫時離場，這也是獲得高分的關鍵操作。玩家還需要收集畫面上的寶物以得分，若能連續收集成對的相同寶物，得分將翻倍。特定關卡間還會出現氣球關，玩家必須在限定時間內踩破所有氣球，並且不能落地。

在市場上獲得了極高評價，評論家讚賞它風格活潑、老少咸宜，卻又擁有深度。雖然貓咪的行動有規律，但當貓老大 Goro 躲在寶物後面時，必須計算好路徑才能切入，對空間判斷力是一大考驗。Namco 移植的品質極高，即使在紅白機上也保持街機版的流暢節奏與物理回饋。

這款遊戲的歷史地位不可忽視，它是動作解謎遊戲的先驅之一，證明不需要「攻擊」按鈕，單靠移動與利用環境就能創造出緊張刺激的遊戲體驗。最經典的回憶莫過於被一群貓追到蹦床上，看著它們在旁邊焦急地跳腳卻抓不到你的那種成就感。還記得為了拿高分，特意引誘貓老大 Goro 躲進門後再用光波將它沖走的瞬間嗎？那份精心設計的緊張與快樂，正是《貓鼠大戰》能歷久不衰的魅力所在。

This game, Mappy / マッピー, was released byNamco on November 14, 1984, for theNintendo Famicom. It is one of the most iconic action-puzzle games of the early Famicom era. Originally launched as an arcade game in 1983, Mappy became a lasting classic thanks to its catchy, upbeat soundtrack and unique “trampoline” jumping mechanics, which captivated countless players when it was ported to the Famicom.

The game showcases Namco’s early attention to visual and auditory design. Players control the brave police mouse Mappy, dressed in a uniform, as he faces off against the red cat boss Goro and his gang of pink Meowkies. The game’s setting is a multi-story mansion filled with treasures stolen by the cats. Its light, catchy music has become emblematic of Famicom-era game soundtracks and remains a timeless classic.

The storyline is simple and intuitive. Mappy, acting as a justice-minded police mouse, must infiltrate the cats’ secret hideout and retrieve stolen valuables such as radios, TVs, paintings, and safes. The goal is to collect all treasures without being caught, then safely move on to the next, more challenging stage.

Mappy’s gameplay mechanics are uniquely engaging. The mouse cannot jump directly and must use green trampolines to move between floors. While bouncing on a trampoline or in midair, cats cannot catch him, but bouncing four times consecutively on the same trampoline will break it. Players can also open doors to block cats, and special glowing doors, when opened, send any passing cats flying off-screen temporarily—a key technique for achieving high scores. Collecting items earns points, and gathering matching pairs of treasures doubles the score. Bonus stages appear between certain levels, where the player must pop all balloons within a time limit without touching the ground.

Mappy received high praise for its lively style, accessibility, and surprising depth. While the cats’ movements follow patterns, timing and strategy are crucial, especially when Goro hides behind treasures. The Famicom port retained the arcade version’s smooth rhythm and responsive controls, making it a standout among early home adaptations.

Historically, Mappy is considered one of the pioneers of action-puzzle games. It proved that a tense and thrilling experience could be created without a conventional “attack” button, relying instead on movement and environmental interaction. The most memorable moments often come from being chased by a group of cats onto a trampoline, watching them panic and jump in frustration while you remain safe. Many players also recall the thrill of intentionally luring Goro behind a door and sending him flying with the power door, a moment that perfectly captures the clever and playful design that makes Mappy enduringly charming.