The four rules

  1. Each row has exactly one cat.
  2. Each column has exactly one cat.
  3. Each colored region has exactly one cat.
  4. Cats cannot touch, including diagonally.

What X marks mean

An X mark means a cell cannot contain a cat. Use X marks to track eliminated cells while you search for the only legal position in a row, column, or region.

How to start

Begin with the smallest colored regions and rows with limited space. For a full walkthrough, read how to solve Meowdoku.

Related games

Meowdoku is close to Queens puzzles and one-star Star Battle. If you are comparing puzzle types, see the Queens puzzle online page.

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