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Read before your next round of Sokoban
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
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.
Work through the instructions
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
How to use the controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Put the rules into context
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
An important reminder
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.
Game-specific help
For my first round, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
For my first round, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Sokoban use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
