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How to play Sokoban
Bring your attention to one round of Sokoban. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. 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. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
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 my first round, 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.
