Open config.ini (found in %APPDATA%\BoredKitty\) and change:
[performance]
animation_fps=30 ; lower if CPU spikes
idle_timeout_ms=5000
Yes, with caveats. The developers designed v021 specifically for feline cognitive stimulation. However: bored kitty v021 install
Follow the whisker prompts
Choose install location, desktop shortcut (yes), and whether to enable “Midnight Zoomies Mode” (highly recommended). Extract package:
Wait for the pawgress bar
Installation takes about 2–3 minutes. Don’t tap the screen – it scares the digital kitty. Run installer (if present):
Launch and activate
Open Bored Kitty. Enter your license key (emailed after purchase) or start the 7-day free trial. v021 adds a new “laser pointer” mini-game during activation.