Game guide · 020GAY8
Learn the rules of Sokoban
Choose a round of Sokoban and settle into its rules. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Push every crate onto a target. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Start here and follow along
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
The controls to know
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
Put the rules into context
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While learning, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
What should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While learning, 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?
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?
For clarity: Move through empty floor.
Do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, how can I find Sokoban again?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
