THE PLAYBOOK · DJCFW
Play Sokoban with the rules at hand
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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
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 to proceed
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
Your inputs
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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.
Clarifying the way this game works
For this browser game, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Sokoban?
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.
What should I watch out for in Sokoban?
For clarity: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
While reading the Guide, 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.