Game guide · 20ZL
Sokoban: from controls to your first round
Start Sokoban by looking at the playing area and its controls. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Understand the aim
Push every crate onto a target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Keyboard and screen controls
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
Put the rules into context
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A mistake to avoid
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Sokoban?
For clarity: Push every crate onto a target.
Before I begin, how do I control Sokoban?
Arrow keys or direction buttons.
As a new player, what example helps explain Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Consider the player’s access behind crates.
When I return, what format does Sokoban offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For a quick reminder, where should I start with Sokoban?
For clarity: Move through empty floor.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, how can I find Sokoban again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, 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.
