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Sokoban: how a round works
Read the aim of Sokoban, then make your first move. Push every crate onto a target. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Build familiarity through play
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.
The challenge in front of you
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Making your moves
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Making selections and moves
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Arrow keys or direction buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
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.
When I return, which play mode does Sokoban use?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: Move through empty floor.
For a quick reminder, 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.
How can I find Sokoban again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, 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.
