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Rules, controls and help for Sokoban
Make Sokoban your next activity in the game library. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Give this approach a try
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The purpose of your moves
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
From the start of a round
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example to follow
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. Check the stated objective.
A common point of confusion
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
Before I begin, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: 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.
What should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
Where should I start with Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move through empty floor.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Sokoban again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.