Use these positions to check the answer quickly before reading the logic.
B1
Row 1, Column 2
G2
Row 2, Column 7
E3
Row 3, Column 5
H4
Row 4, Column 8
F5
Row 5, Column 6
D6
Row 6, Column 4
A7
Row 7, Column 1
C8
Row 8, Column 3
Visible solving path
Every Step at a Glance
Each step has a board image with descriptive alt text, so the answer can be reviewed without watching the video.
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Step 1: Place the cat at H4
The board reaches 1/8 cats after the placement at H4.
Visual step: H4
Use this image to confirm the cat at H4, row 4, column H. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 1/8 cats placed.
H4 is the new cat for this step.
7 cats remain after this placement.
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Step 2: Place the cat at F5
The board reaches 2/8 cats after the placement at F5.
Visual step: F5
Use this image to confirm the cat at F5, row 5, column F. Keep the earlier cats at H4. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 2/8 cats placed.
F5 is the new cat for this step.
6 cats remain after this placement.
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Step 3: Place the cat at A7
The board reaches 3/8 cats after the placement at A7.
Visual step: A7
Use this image to confirm the cat at A7, row 7, column A. Keep the earlier cats at H4, F5. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 3/8 cats placed.
A7 is the new cat for this step.
5 cats remain after this placement.
4
Step 4: Place the cat at C8
The board reaches 4/8 cats after the placement at C8.
Visual step: C8
Use this image to confirm the cat at C8, row 8, column C. Keep the earlier cats at H4, F5, A7. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 4/8 cats placed.
C8 is the new cat for this step.
4 cats remain after this placement.
5
Step 5: Place the cat at D6
The board reaches 5/8 cats after the placement at D6.
Visual step: D6
Use this image to confirm the cat at D6, row 6, column D. Keep the earlier cats at H4, F5, A7, C8. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 5/8 cats placed.
D6 is the new cat for this step.
3 cats remain after this placement.
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Step 6: Place the cat at E3
The board reaches 6/8 cats after the placement at E3.
Visual step: E3
Use this image to confirm the cat at E3, row 3, column E. Keep the earlier cats at H4, F5, A7, C8, D6. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 6/8 cats placed.
E3 is the new cat for this step.
2 cats remain after this placement.
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Step 7: Place the cat at B1
The board reaches 7/8 cats after the placement at B1.
Visual step: B1
Use this image to confirm the cat at B1, row 1, column B. Keep the earlier cats at H4, F5, A7, C8, D6, E3. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 7/8 cats placed.
B1 is the new cat for this step.
1 cat remains after this placement.
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Step 8: Place the cat at G2
The board reaches 8/8 cats after the placement at G2.
Visual step: G2
Use this image to confirm the cat at G2, row 2, column G. Keep the earlier cats at H4, F5, A7, C8, D6, E3, B1. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 8/8 cats placed.
G2 is the new cat for this step.
All 8 cats are now placed without sharing a row or column.
Final board image
Final screenshot source: Step 8, focused on G2.
Logic recap
Why This Solves Level 181
The final placements (B1, G2, E3, H4, F5, D6, A7, C8) cover 8 rows and 8 columns exactly once. Each cat stays inside the 8x8 board and keeps the row, column, and no-touching rules intact.
Final check
Rows 1-8 each contain one cat.
Columns A-H each contain one cat.
No two final cats touch, including diagonally.
Optional video
Video Walkthrough
Use the images and written steps first. Watch the video only if you want to compare the full solve.