{"product_id":"side-quest-the-isle-of-cats-cooperative-puzzle-game","title":"Side Quest: The Isle of Cats Cooperative Puzzle Game","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cats have been captured. Escaping alone is not an option.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone cooperative puzzle adventure • 1–4 players • Ages 14+ • 60–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscape a ship from Vesh’s fleet, solve clever puzzles and rescue a group of stubborn captive cats in this standalone adventure set in the world of The Isle of Cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Quest: The Isle of Cats is a standalone game. 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