THE PLAYBOOK · TJHAIZHONG
How to play Sokoban
Take a moment with Sokoban before moving to another game. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
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. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
Before I begin, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
Before I begin, what format does Sokoban offer?
For clarity: 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.
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.
