MEOWDOKU PRO

Normal

Level 1

Cats 1/6
Logic hint 3
Reveal cat 3
One cat per colorEach connected colored region must contain exactly one cat.
One per row and columnNo two cats may share a horizontal or vertical line.
Cats never touchEven diagonal neighbors are too close, so every corner matters.

Original cat logic puzzles

Play Meowdoku: every color needs one clever cat.

Play Meowdoku online by placing one cat in every row, column, and colored region while keeping every cat apart. Three hearts, pure logic, and 221 original boards await.

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221 original levelsEvery board has one solution

A modern cat logic puzzle

What is Meowdoku and why is it so satisfying?

Meowdoku turns a small set of exact rules into a calm, visual deduction game that rewards observation rather than guessing.

221

original levels

3

Meowdoku modes

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unique solution

Meowdoku is a grid-based logic puzzle about locating cats. Every row, every column, and every colored region must contain exactly one cat. A second rule changes everything: cats may not touch, even at a diagonal corner. These constraints overlap across the whole board, so one confirmed cat can eliminate several cells and reveal the next forced move.

Unlike a number puzzle, Meowdoku communicates through shape, color, and position. You read narrow regions, compare candidate cells, and watch how a decision affects nearby rows and columns. The interface lets you mark impossible cells with an X, undo freely, or ask for a logic hint when you want direction without losing the pleasure of finishing the deduction yourself.

Meowdoku Pro contains 221 original puzzles arranged into Normal, Hard, and Ultra paths. Every board is generated independently, checked for connected regions, and verified to have exactly one solution. You can begin without an account, keep progress on your device, and return for a shared daily puzzle whenever you want a fresh competitive challenge.

Three rules, endless deductions

How Meowdoku works: three simple rules.

Every move follows the same three constraints. The challenge is discovering which one unlocks the next safe cat.

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One cat per color

Each connected colored region must contain exactly one cat.

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One per row and column

No two cats may share a horizontal or vertical line.

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Cats never touch

Even diagonal neighbors are too close, so every corner matters.

A reliable solving method

Use this four-step Meowdoku solving routine.

When a board looks wide open, follow the same repeatable scan. It keeps your reasoning organized and makes hidden forced moves easier to notice.

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    Scan the smallest colored regions

    Begin with regions that contain few cells or stretch across only one or two rows. Compare their candidates with cats already fixed on the board. A narrow region often has just one cell that survives the row, column, and no-touch rules, giving the Meowdoku solve a clean starting point.

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    Mark every consequence immediately

    After confirming a cat, mark every other cell in its row and column, then mark all eight neighboring cells. Complete marking prevents you from reconsidering impossible positions later and makes new single-candidate rows, columns, and regions visible at a glance.

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    Count candidates in three directions

    Do not scan only by row. Count the remaining choices for each row, each column, and each colored region. If any group has one possible cell left, that cell must contain a cat. Then apply its consequences and start the three-way scan again.

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    Use contradictions as information

    A placement that removes every solution is rejected and costs a heart, so the board teaches you where the reasoning failed. Undo, inspect the earliest unsupported assumption, and continue from confirmed facts. Strong Meowdoku play is a chain of deductions, not a sequence of guesses.

One board for everyone

Meowdoku Daily: a fresh global challenge every UTC day.

Solve the same original puzzle as players around the world. Speed helps, but hints, mistakes, and retries all shape your final rank.

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Today's puzzle

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ranked tries

100K

max score

24H

reset cycle

Choose your pace

Choose your Meowdoku challenge: Normal, Hard, or Ultra.

Start with compact boards, grow into longer chains of deduction, then face the unclued Ultra collection.

50 levels6×6 · 7×7

Normal

Compact boards and one locked starter cat make this the friendliest path into the rules.

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80 levels8×8 · 9×9 · 11×11

Hard

Larger regions create longer deductions while one starter cat keeps each solve grounded.

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91 levels9×9 · 10×10 · 11×11

Ultra

No starter cat. Read the entire board, find the first forced move, and build the solution yourself.

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Why players return

Why Meowdoku feels good to solve every day.

Each session combines clear feedback, meaningful difficulty, and a quiet pace that works equally well for a short break or a longer solving streak.

Build structured deduction skills

Meowdoku asks you to combine several constraints instead of relying on trivia or quick reactions. Repeatedly checking regions, lines, and neighboring cells encourages careful comparison, working memory, and the habit of proving a move before committing to it.

Settle into focused, unhurried play

There is no animation demanding attention and no timer forcing standard-level decisions. The soft visual system keeps the board readable while marks, undo, and restart controls let you maintain a steady train of thought from the first deduction to the last cat.

Trust every Meowdoku board

Every published level has one verified solution, so progress never depends on choosing between equally valid answers. Normal introduces compact boards, Hard extends the deduction chains, and Ultra removes the starting cat when you are ready to find the opening move yourself.

Play on any screen without an account

The responsive grid fits phones, tablets, and desktops, including full 11×11 puzzles. Touch, mouse, and keyboard controls share the same rules, and standard progress stays in your browser so you can start playing immediately without registration or personal profile data.

Built for thoughtful play

Meowdoku features built for focused solving.

A calm, accessible interface keeps the board in focus while preserving every useful tool.

Three-heart challenge

A move that leaves no valid solution costs a heart and teaches you where the logic broke.

Two kinds of help

Ask for a logical next step or reveal a cat, with a clear score tradeoff.

Local progress

Unlocked levels, best scores, and fastest times stay on this device without an account.

Shareable results

Celebrate a clean solve with a spoiler-safe result card and Web Share support.

Keyboard friendly

Navigate the grid, mark cells, place cats, undo, and request a hint without a mouse.

Made for touch

Responsive boards and pointer-drag marking feel natural from phones to desktops.

Common questions

Meowdoku FAQ: everything before your first cat.

The rules are tiny, but a few details make the first solve much smoother.

Is Meowdoku Pro free?

Yes. All 221 standard levels and the daily challenge are playable without payment, ads, or an account.

What makes a placement legal?

Each row, column, and colored region needs one cat, and cats may not touch horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Can a puzzle have multiple solutions?

No. Every shipped board is generated deterministically and verified by the solver to have exactly one solution.

Where is my progress saved?

Standard level progress is stored locally in your browser. Clearing site storage resets it; no public account is required.

How does the daily leaderboard work?

Every UTC day has one shared puzzle. Your score rewards speed and deducts points for hints, mistakes, and repeat attempts.

Is this the official mobile game?

No. Meowdoku Pro is an original independent browser game and is not affiliated with Oakever Games.

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