How to Play Sokoban

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How to play Sokoban

Start Sokoban by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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.

Review a difficult moment

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.

Your goal

Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

Step by step

1. Move through empty floor.
2. Push one crate into empty space.
3. Never pull or push two at once.
4. Undo a deadlock and continue.

Controls

Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

A useful example

A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. 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. 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.

Common questions