THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
The Sokoban playbook
Read the aim of Sokoban, then make your first move. Push every crate onto a target. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Work through an example
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
An important reminder
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Helpful answers for players
On this playing page, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
As a new player, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While learning, 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.
For my first round, which play mode does Sokoban use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.