Sokoban

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How to play Sokoban

Read the aim of Sokoban, then make your first move. Push every crate onto a target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Push every crate onto a target. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Keep the controls in easy reach.

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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.

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. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.

Common questions