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Sokoban: what to know before playing
Sokoban gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
A focus for your next round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
The purpose of your moves
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
The controls to know
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
Learn from a sample situation
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Check this before moving on
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Further help with the game
Before I begin, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Arrow keys or direction buttons.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
What should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
On this playing page, 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.