THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
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. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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.
Give this approach a try
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. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
From the start of a round
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
What is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
When I return, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Consider the player’s access behind crates.
Before I begin, what format does Sokoban offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
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.