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Sokoban: rules and examples
Make Sokoban your next activity in the game library. 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. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Take a closer look while playing
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The order of play
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Keyboard and screen controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example to follow
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 controls nearby.
A common point of confusion
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
If you are unsure
While learning, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Arrow keys or direction buttons.
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
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 mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While learning, where should I start with Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Move through empty floor.
While reading the Guide, 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.
As a new player, how can I find Sokoban again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, 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.