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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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
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. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
As a new player, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
As a new player, what format does Sokoban offer?
Keep this in mind: 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 reading the Guide, 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.