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A practical guide to Sokoban
Try Sokoban at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
The purpose of your moves
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
From the start of a round
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
How your actions work
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See the idea in action
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
More answers before you play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For my first round, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For this browser game, what format does Sokoban offer?
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.
When I return, which play mode does Sokoban use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Move through empty floor.
While reading the Guide, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
For clarity: 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.
