THE PLAYBOOK · YSSDYY
How to play Sokoban
Bring your attention to one round of Sokoban. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
On this playing page, how do I control Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
For my first round, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
As a new player, 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?
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.
While learning, which play mode does Sokoban use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.