THE PLAYBOOK · TCJSJT
How to play Sokoban
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. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
How do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While learning, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For this browser game, 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.
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.
