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A practical guide to Sokoban
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Push two crates onto their targets in compact 7×7 rooms. The starting layouts can be solved; an unhelpful push may still trap a crate.
Bring this focus to a round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Choosing and moving on screen
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A closer look at one example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Answers about the rules and controls
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For a quick reminder, what format does Sokoban offer?
Keep this in mind: Push two crates onto their targets in compact 7×7 rooms. The starting layouts can be solved; an unhelpful push may still trap a crate.
For this browser game, which play mode does Sokoban use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For my first round, where should I start with Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Move through empty floor.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Sokoban again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
