How to Play Sokoban

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Try Sokoban at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.

Focus on one rule

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.

A useful example

A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Watch out for this

Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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

While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?

Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.

For a quick reminder, how do I control Sokoban?

Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.

For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Sokoban?

For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.

For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?

Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.

When I return, what format does Sokoban offer?

For clarity: 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.

Which play mode does Sokoban use?

For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.