THE PLAYBOOK · CHENXIJIXIE
A practical guide to Sokoban
Read the aim of Sokoban, then make your first move. Push every crate onto a target. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The steps to play
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Using the playing area
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
An example to follow
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
When I return, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
For this browser game, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While reading the Guide, 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.
As a new player, 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.
