THE PLAYBOOK · ADAMMBS
How to play Sokoban
Try Sokoban at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
What is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For my first round, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, 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.