Use these positions to check the answer quickly before reading the logic.
C1
Row 1, Column 3
H2
Row 2, Column 8
E3
Row 3, Column 5
G4
Row 4, Column 7
I5
Row 5, Column 9
A6
Row 6, Column 1
F7
Row 7, Column 6
J8
Row 8, Column 10
D9
Row 9, Column 4
B10
Row 10, Column 2
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Add E3 while keeping D9 fixed; the board diagram now shows 2/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at E3, row 3, column E. Keep the earlier cats at D9. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 2/10 cats placed.
E3 is the new cat for this step.
8 cats remain after this placement.
3
Step 3: Place the cat at G4
The board reaches 3/10 cats after the placement at G4.
Add G4 while keeping D9 and E3 fixed; the board diagram now shows 3/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at G4, row 4, column G. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 3/10 cats placed.
G4 is the new cat for this step.
7 cats remain after this placement.
4
Step 4: Place the cat at I5
The board reaches 4/10 cats after the placement at I5.
Add I5 while keeping D9, E3, and G4 fixed; the board diagram now shows 4/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at I5, row 5, column I. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 4/10 cats placed.
I5 is the new cat for this step.
6 cats remain after this placement.
5
Step 5: Place the cat at H2
The board reaches 5/10 cats after the placement at H2.
Add H2 while keeping D9, E3, G4, and I5 fixed; the board diagram now shows 5/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at H2, row 2, column H. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4, I5. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 5/10 cats placed.
H2 is the new cat for this step.
5 cats remain after this placement.
6
Step 6: Place the cat at J8
The board reaches 6/10 cats after the placement at J8.
Add J8 while keeping D9, E3, G4, I5, and H2 fixed; the board diagram now shows 6/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at J8, row 8, column J. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4, I5, H2. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 6/10 cats placed.
J8 is the new cat for this step.
4 cats remain after this placement.
7
Step 7: Place the cat at F7
The board reaches 7/10 cats after the placement at F7.
Add F7 while keeping D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, and J8 fixed; the board diagram now shows 7/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at F7, row 7, column F. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 7/10 cats placed.
F7 is the new cat for this step.
3 cats remain after this placement.
8
Step 8: Place the cat at A6
The board reaches 8/10 cats after the placement at A6.
Add A6 while keeping D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8, and F7 fixed; the board diagram now shows 8/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at A6, row 6, column A. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8, F7. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 8/10 cats placed.
A6 is the new cat for this step.
2 cats remain after this placement.
9
Step 9: Place the cat at B10
The board reaches 9/10 cats after the placement at B10.
Add B10 while keeping D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8, F7, and A6 fixed; the board diagram now shows 9/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at B10, row 10, column B. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8, F7, A6. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 9/10 cats placed.
B10 is the new cat for this step.
1 cat remains after this placement.
10
Step 10: Place the cat at C1
The board reaches 10/10 cats after the placement at C1.
Add C1 while keeping D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8, F7, A6, and B10 fixed; the board diagram now shows 10/10 cats.
Use this board diagram to confirm the cat at C1, row 1, column C. Keep the earlier cats at D9, E3, G4, I5, H2, J8, F7, A6, B10. This keeps the one-cat-per-row and one-cat-per-column rule intact.
Board state shows 10/10 cats placed.
C1 is the new cat for this step.
All 10 cats are now placed without sharing a row or column.
The completed Level 196 visual board: C1, H2, E3, G4, I5, A6, F7, J8, D9, and B10.
Logic recap
Why This Solves Level 196
The final placements (C1, H2, E3, G4, I5, A6, F7, J8, D9, B10) cover 10 rows and 10 columns exactly once. Each cat stays inside the 10x10 board and keeps the row, column, and no-touching rules intact.
Final check
Rows 1-10 each contain one cat.
Columns A-J each contain one cat.
No two final cats touch, including diagonally.
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Practice Cat Logic Without Breaking Your Flow
Meowdoku blends Sudoku-style row and column logic with colored regions: place one cat in each region, and never let two cats share a row, share a column, or touch.
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The final cat positions are C1, H2, E3, G4, I5, A6, F7, J8, D9, B10.
How many cats are in Meowdoku Level 196?
Level 196 uses a 10x10 board, so the answer places 10 cats.
Do I need to watch the Level 196 video?
No. The written steps and board diagrams show the complete answer path. The video is only an optional reference.
Is this an official Meowdoku level guide?
No. This is an unofficial independent guide that explains the logic for players. It is not affiliated with the official Meowdoku app or its developers.
