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Sokoban: from controls to your first round
Open Sokoban, check the instructions and begin a round. Push every crate onto a target. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How a round unfolds
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
How to use the controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See how the rules apply
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
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.
Further help with the game
For this browser game, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While learning, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
On this playing page, what format does Sokoban offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
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.
Where should I start with Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Move through empty floor.
While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
On this playing page, how can I find Sokoban again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Sokoban?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.