THE PLAYBOOK · SZHLJS
How to play Sokoban
Start Sokoban by looking at the playing area and its controls. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, which play mode does Sokoban use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.