Bulldoku Level 168: Walkthrough & Solution

Step-by-step Bulldoku level 168 guide (5×5). One pup per color, row and column, no touching. Difficulty 32.2.

Play Level 168

Step-by-step logic

  1. 1. Step: mark X (line reservation)

    Several regions share the same rows or columns — other cells on those lines are impossible. Mark them with X.

    Board after step 1
  2. 2. Step: mark X (line reservation)

    Several regions share the same rows or columns — other cells on those lines are impossible. Mark them with X.

    Board after step 2
  3. 3. Step: mark X in column 3

    The mint region is confined to column 3. Mark illegal cells with X.

    Board after step 3
  4. 4. Step: mark X in column 3

    The mint region is confined to column 3. Mark illegal cells with X.

    Board after step 4
  5. 5. Step: mark X (line reservation)

    Several regions share the same rows or columns — other cells on those lines are impossible. Mark them with X.

    Board after step 5
  6. 6. Step: mark X (line reservation)

    Several regions share the same rows or columns — other cells on those lines are impossible. Mark them with X.

    Board after step 6
  7. 7. Step: mark X (line reservation)

    Several regions share the same rows or columns — other cells on those lines are impossible. Mark them with X.

    Board after step 7
  8. 8. Step: place pup (row 3, column 3)

    After previous pups, column 3 has only one free cell — row 3. Place the mint region's pup here. Mark crosses along the row, column, and neighboring cells (see the board).

    Board after step 8
  9. 9. Step: place pup (row 4, column 1)

    After previous pups, row 4 has only one free cell — column 1. Place the yellow region's pup here. Mark crosses along the row, column, and neighboring cells (see the board).

    Board after step 9
  10. 10. Step: place pup (row 1, column 2)

    After crosses, the cyan region has only one legal cell — row 1, column 2. Place a pup there. Mark crosses along the row, column, and neighboring cells (see the board).

    Board after step 10
  11. 11. Step: place pup (row 2, column 5)

    After previous pups, row 2 has only one free cell — column 5. Place the pink region's pup here. Mark crosses along the row, column, and neighboring cells (see the board).

    Board after step 11
  12. 12. Step: place pup (row 5, column 4)

    After previous pups, column 4 has only one free cell — row 5. Place the orange region's pup here. Mark crosses along the row, column, and neighboring cells (see the board).

    Board after step 12

Final solution

All pups placed correctly: R1 C2, R2 C5, R3 C3, R4 C1, R5 C4

Solved board

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FAQ

How do I solve Bulldoku level 168?
Follow the 12 steps above: find forced placements first, then mark impossible cells with X.
Where can I play level 168 online?
Click "Play Level 168" to open the free browser game with this exact board.