THE PLAYBOOK · 5438GAME
Sokoban: how a round works
Read the aim of Sokoban, then make your first move. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
How a round unfolds
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
Try this 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.
A common point of confusion
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Further help with the game
For my first round, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For my first round, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Consider the player’s access behind crates.
Before I begin, 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.
As a new player, 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.