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Making your first moves in Sokoban
Sokoban gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Understand the aim
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
How to interact with the game
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Work through an example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Game-specific help
While learning, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Sokoban?
For clarity: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For this browser game, 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?
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 this browser game, 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.
On this playing page, where should I start with Sokoban?
Move through empty floor.
Do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Sokoban again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
