THE PLAYBOOK · QINSMAN
How to play Sokoban
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Push every crate onto a target.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Sokoban?
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, 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.