At Jingle Cat House, the cats do not cooperate by default. Each level presents a room and a selection of cats, and the player's job is to bring specific pairs close enough together to form a positive relationship. Cats have their own ideas about where to go — players interact with furniture, toys, and props to coax them toward each other without direct control. Rearranging the room, deploying the right toy at the right moment, and picking cats up when necessary are the tools available. Fail to close the distance and the level restarts. Between stages, the Jingle Cats perform an animated version of one of their signature novelty songs.