1. One cat per row and column.
Once a cat sits in a row, the other cells in that row cannot hold another cat. The same goes for its entire column.
2. One cat per colored region.
The thick boundaries separate six connected regions. Each region needs one cat, whether it is big, tiny, or an unusual shape.
3. Cats cannot touch.
Neighboring squares are off limits, including diagonal neighbors. A cat rules out all eight cells immediately around it.
These little sketches illustrate one rule at a time; the playable board has six rows and six columns.
A useful distinction: cats can share a long diagonal if they are not adjacent and all other rules are satisfied. For example, row 1 / column 1 and row 3 / column 3 do not touch. Row 1 / column 1 and row 2 / column 2 do.
Getting started
- Look for starter cats. If your board includes them, their small locks mean they are fixed in the correct places.
- Choose Mark X. Cross out cells where a cat cannot go. X marks are your notes, not extra cats.
- Choose Place cat. Tap a cell to place a cat. Tap again with the same tool to clear it.
- Look for the last open spot. A row, column or region with only one legal position tells you where its cat belongs.
- Bring all six cats home. The game checks every rule before celebrating your solve.
Help is always nearby
Hint explains a useful deduction before you choose whether to apply it. If your notes or cats block every solution, it helps you notice the contradiction first. Undo restores the preceding board, including X marks. Restart clears your work and keeps the same puzzle and starter cats.
New puzzle generates another original board. If you have progress on an unfinished board, the game asks before replacing it.
Play with a keyboard
Tab into the board and use the arrow keys to move between cells. Press Enter or Space to use the selected tool, C to place a cat, X to toggle a mark, or Delete / Backspace to clear a cell. These shortcuts work only while a board cell is focused.
Original boards, familiar logic
Minesmeow’s puzzles use cat-placement rules inspired by Meowdoku. Our puzzle codes identify our own generated boards. They do not correspond to the mobile app’s numbered levels.
Ready for a few practical deductions? Try our cat puzzle solving tips.