THE PLAYBOOK · H5-WEPOKER
Getting started with 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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Understand the aim
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
A few questions answered
What is the goal of Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Push every crate onto a target.
As a new player, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For this browser game, what format does Sokoban offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 reading the Guide, 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.