THE PLAYBOOK · MU6006
The Sokoban playbook
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. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
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 small practice goal
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Push every crate onto a target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
How a round unfolds
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
A closer look at one example
A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
An important reminder
Consider the player’s access behind crates. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions about this game
On this playing page, what is the goal of Sokoban?
The key detail is this: Push every crate onto a target.
For my first round, how do I control Sokoban?
For clarity: Arrow keys or direction buttons.
When I return, what example helps explain Sokoban?
The key detail is this: A crate in a non-target corner cannot be recovered by pulling.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Sokoban?
Here is the relevant explanation: Consider the player’s access behind crates.
For a quick reminder, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
