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Sokoban: how a round works
Choose a round of Sokoban and settle into its rules. Push every crate onto a target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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.
An idea for your next attempt
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Push every crate onto a target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- Move through empty floor.
- Push one crate into empty space.
- Never pull or push two at once.
- Undo a deadlock and continue.
How your actions work
Arrow keys or direction buttons. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example to follow
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
A common point of confusion
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Check the rule before repeating the action. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
More answers before you play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
For this browser game, how do I control Sokoban?
Keep this in mind: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
What example helps explain Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Sokoban use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
