THE PLAYBOOK · GLSFW
How to play Sokoban
Bring your attention to one round of Sokoban. Push every crate onto a target. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
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. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
Before I begin, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
What should I watch out for in Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
