Hide-and-Seek If you have a play space that allows for this game, it is great fun. All you do is try and hide from your rat. Make sure you get their attention first. Rat's are extremely curious animals, and when they see you disappear, they will be completely compelled to figure out what on earth happened to you. Slowly, your rat will edge it's way towards you, feel free to peek out at them from time to time to see where they are at, but then quickly pull back and hide again. When they finally get up to your position, you can exclaim a gleeful "surprise!" and give them a little tickle. Most likely they will bound away in excitement, leaving it open for you to chase them, or hide back in your position again.