THE PLAYBOOK · SZQILUFENG
An introduction to playing Sokoban
Make Sokoban your next activity in the game library. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Understand the aim
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
How to proceed
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See the idea in action
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Where a round can go wrong
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Game-specific help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
While learning, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While learning, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For this browser game, 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.