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How to play Sokoban
Take a moment with Sokoban before moving to another game. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: 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.
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.
