How to Play Sokoban

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Sokoban gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Push every crate onto a target. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

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.

Make the controls familiar

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

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.

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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

A useful example

A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.

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

While learning, what is the goal of Sokoban?

Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.

For this browser game, how do I control Sokoban?

Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.

For this browser game, what example helps explain Sokoban?

A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.

Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?

Consider the player’s access behind crates.

When I return, what format does Sokoban offer?

The key detail is this: 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.

Before I begin, 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.