THE PLAYBOOK · SHENGJIQJ
Learn the rules of 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. 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.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
How a round unfolds
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
One way to understand the rules
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Pay attention to this rule
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Questions about this game
As a new player, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Push every crate onto a target.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
