Place one cat in every row and column.
Beginner 5x5 board
Easy Meowdoku
Start with a small 5x5 Meowdoku puzzle, learn the no-touch rule, and build a clean deduction routine before you move to larger boards.
Rules in 10 seconds
Place one cat in every color region.
Cats cannot touch, even diagonally.
Best time Not solved yet
Daily streak 0
Last solved None yet
Tap once to mark X. Tap twice to place a cat. Tap again to clear.
First scan
Start with small regions and open rows
On a 5x5 board, the first useful step is to scan for a colored region or row that has only one legal cell left. Small boards let you see that pattern quickly.
After placing a cat, clear the rest of its row, column, region, and touching neighbors with X marks before looking for the next placement.
Use X marks
Remove impossible cells before placing cats
X marks keep the board readable. They show which cells are blocked by the row, column, region, or no-touch rule so you can avoid random guesses.
If you want a deeper explanation of the logic, read the rules page or the how-to-play guide.
Next step
Move from beginner practice to repeat play
The Hint button places one correct cat instead of revealing the whole answer. Use it when you want a nudge, then continue solving the rest of the board on your own.
Once 5x5 boards feel comfortable, continue with the Meowdoku Unlimited page or open the puzzle archive for larger sizes.
Keep learning
Choose the next beginner step
FAQ
Easy Meowdoku questions
Is Easy Meowdoku a good place to start?
Yes. This page uses a 5x5 board so new players can learn the row, column, region, and no-touch rules with fewer moving parts.
Do I need to guess on this beginner board?
No. Use X marks and the no-touch rule to remove impossible cells before you place each cat.
Does the Hint button reveal the full answer?
No. Hint places one correct cat so you can keep solving the rest of the board yourself.