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Sokoban: how a round works
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
How to interact with the game
Arrow keys or direction buttons. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example to follow
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. Check the stated objective.
A useful caution
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
For my first round, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While learning, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Sokoban use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.