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How to play Sokoban
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
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. Keep the controls nearby.
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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Sokoban use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
